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TNF expert picks, predictions: Buccaneers at Cowboys

The Thursday night clash pits the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers against a 2-2 Dallas Cowboys squad at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles enters his fifth season with a career record of 35‑37 and has yet to guide the team to double‑digit wins in a single year, while the Cowboys have recently bolstered their secondary with rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

and secured a late victory over the Houston Texans, all while watching the Philadelphia Eagles stumble.

A notable moment from the game shows Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb being tackled just short of the goal line by Buccaneers cornerback Troy Hill, underscoring the defensive battle expected in this Week 5 Thursday night contest, which airs on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET on Oct 8, 2026.

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