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Cowboys close to within 24-16 on George Pickens' TD as CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return

The Dallas Cowboys remain in the game despite the absence of wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is listed as questionable to return due to a quad injury. With 8:36 remaining, Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles opted to attempt a fourth-down conversion from the Dallas one-yard line, but running back Sean Tucker was held at the goal line by Jaishawn Barham.

That defensive stop set the stage for a 99-yard, 10-play drive that culminated in a 17-yard touchdown catch by George Pickens. The score narrowed the deficit to 24-16, though an incomplete pass from Dak Prescott on the subsequent two-point attempt kept the Buccaneers ahead with 5:26 left on the clock.

Meanwhile, Tampa Bay left tackle Tristan Wirfs is also questionable to return, reportedly battling cramps.

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