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Buccaneers-Cowboys predictions for Thursday night
Buccaneers face Cowboys in Week 5 with key trade and betting picks.
In brief
Buccaneers face Cowboys in Week 5 with key trade and betting picks. Buccaneers (0-4) play Cowboys (2-2) in Week 5 with Jalon Daniels starting and Cowboys favored to win by double digits. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Buccaneers-Cowboys preview
Buccaneers (0-4) face Cowboys (2-2) in Week 5 with Jalon Daniels starting after Baker Mayfield's thumb injury.
Buccaneers' offensive strategy
Bucs plan to run early and often against Cowboys' weak run defense which allows 150.3 yards per game.
Cowboys' offensive strategy
Cowboys aim to score early with turnovers against Buccaneers' poor turnover differential of -5.
Betting picks
All analysts predict Cowboys win by double digits with scores ranging from 27-17 to 34-14.
Rushing prop
Jalon Daniels expected to rush over 43.5 yards with Cowboys' defense giving up most rushing yards to QBs.
Kicking prop
Brandon Aubrey likely to attempt over 1.5 field goals with Buccaneers' defense forcing field goals.
NFL hot seat rankings
Todd Bowles ranked #1 with Buccaneers at 2-12 in last 14 games dating back to last season.
NFL trade deadline
10 players including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Khalil Mack could be traded before Nov. 10 deadline.
NFL quarter-season grades
Browns earn A- with Deshaun Watson and Chargers earn F with poor offense and defense.
NFL drinking policy change
NFL allows players to simulate drinking celebrations without fines for beer, juice or water.
Texans defense change
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling after poor defense performance.
Week 5 NFL picks
Five analysts predict Cowboys win by double digits with scores ranging from 27-17 to 34-14.
Buccaneers' hot seat
Todd Bowles faces pressure with Buccaneers at 2-12 in last 14 games dating back to last season.
Cowboys' hot seat
Cowboys need to stop run to win against Buccaneers' strong run offense.
Buccaneers' run game
Bucs have two talented running backs Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell to run early and often.
Cowboys' turnover strategy
Cowboys aim to force turnovers against Buccaneers' poor turnover differential of -5.
In short
Buccaneers (0-4) play Cowboys (2-2) in Week 5 with Jalon Daniels starting and Cowboys favored to win by double digits.
