Cowboys Face Primetime Test Against Buccaneers
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Dallas looks to leverage a high-powered offense and a Tampa Bay quarterback injury in Thursday's clash.
The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a Thursday Night Football matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET, according to Sportsnet.
Dallas enters the contest with an offense that Sportsnet reports is firing on all cylinders, averaging 30 points per game through the first four weeks of the season—the second-highest scoring attack in the NFL. However, the outlet notes the Cowboys are fielding a struggling defense.
Tampa Bay will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is sidelined with a thumb injury. In his place, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make just his second career start. Sportsnet reports that Daniels struggled in his previous outing against Green Bay, managing only two scoring drives.
While the Cowboys' offensive output is high, betting perspectives on the game vary. Sportsnet reports that VSiN's Jensen Lewis favors a Buccaneers upset against the spread, while Dave Ross views the matchup differently.