On Thursday, the Dallas Cowboys will play their third game in 11 days against a desperate Tampa Bay Buccaneers team still searching for its first win of the season. The players may be feeling the effects of the grueling stretch, but they aren't showing it. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is leading by example, making it clear that he's not tired and is ready for the challenge ahead. That's a good sign for Dallas, considering Tampa Bay's offensive line has allowed an NFL-high 16 sacks this season.
The offensive line isn't the Buccaneers' only concern. Tampa Bay will be without key leaders on both sides of the ball, quarterback Baker Mayfield and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Their absences should create opportunities for the Cowboys. Defensively,
Dallas can look to confuse and pressure quarterback Jalon Daniels as he makes just his second NFL start. On offense, the Cowboys should have more chances to exploit the middle of the field without Winfield patrolling the secondary.
Here's the latest news and notes.
Dallas Cowboys Top News, Headlines
- Quinnen Williams on quick turnaround for Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: 'I'm not tired' :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- 3 reasons to love the Cowboys' Week 5 matchup vs Buccaneers :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys about to get even better version of already elite Tyler Smith? :: Cowboys Wire (Link)
- Cowboys have a big opportunity against the winless Buccaneers :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- Cowboys vs. Texans Predictions: Majority of NFL Expert Picks Don't Believe in Dallas :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Impact: Baker Mayfield out, Eagles without two OL starters :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Schottenheimer explains what’s missing from Cowboys’ pass rush :: CowboysWire (Link)
- Jerry Jones on Tyler Smith's status, CB room, another potential trade and more :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Dallas Cowboys Preseason Star Camden Brown Could Make NFL Debut in Week 5 :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Digging into the numbers to predict Cowboys vs Buccaneers :: Blogging The Boys (Link)
- Mailbag: Should the Cowboys blitz more? :: DallasCowboys.com (Link)
- Buccaneers are winless, but Cowboys shouldn’t overlook key matchups :: Inside The Star (Link)
- Jerry Jones Isn't as Concerned About DaRon Bland as Cowboys Need To Be :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- Buccaneers' biggest weakness could be great news for Jake Ferguson :: The Landry Hat (Link)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News & Headlines
- 3 matchups the Buccaneers must exploit to upset the Cowboys :: Bucs Wire (Link)
- Buccaneers-Cowboys Injury Report Oct.7: Winfield Jr., Mayfield, Morrison and Dennis Ruled Out :: Buccaneers.com (Link)
- 3 Things Buccaneers Must Do to Beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football :: Sports Illustrated (Link)
- 2026 Game Preview: Buccaneers-Cowboys, Week 5 :: Buccaneers.com (Link)
- 5 Keys to a Buccaneers’ Victory Over the Dallas Cowboys :: Yahoo Sports (Link)
News & Headlines Around the NFL
- Ravens acquire center Cam Jurgens in trade with Eagles :: ESPN (Link)
- Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Three must-know storylines for Thursday's Week 5 prime-time game :: NFL.com (Link)
- NFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gestures :: ESPN (Link)
- DeMeco Ryans taking over defensive play-calling duties from DC Matt Burke amid Texans' 0-4 start :: NFL.com (Link)
- Odell Beckham Jr. Agrees to Vikings Contract After Giants Release, Full Details Announced :: Bleacher Report (Link)
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