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Cowboys looking to capitalize against a Baker-less Bucs team

The Dallas Cowboys return home for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, facing a team in disarray after losing their first four games of the season. The Bucs' struggles extend beyond the scoreboard, with their defense allowing the fewest sacks in the league (six) while still ranking second in limiting receptions that result in first downs.

Offensively, Tampa has yet to score more than 27 points in a game this season, and their red-zone efficiency has been a persistent issue—until rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels took over last week. In his debut against the Green Bay Packers, Daniels led the Bucs to two red-zone touchdowns, including a 17-14 loss where Tampa played its closest game of the year.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys, now 2-2 under offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, have shown resilience against defensive-minded coaches, including a late-season win over the winless Houston Texans despite trailing 16-6. With the Bucs lacking their star quarterback Baker Mayfield and struggling to execute under head coach Todd Bowles, Dallas looks poised to capitalize on a vulnerable opponent in AT&T Stadium.

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