# Buccaneers-Cowboys predictions for Thursday night

> Buccaneers face Cowboys in Week 5 with key trade and betting picks.
- Title: Buccaneers-Cowboys predictions for Thursday night · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/pick-six-buccaneers-cowboys-predictions-nfl-week-5-picks-trades
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:11:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Buccaneers (0-4) play Cowboys (2-2) in Week 5 with Jalon Daniels starting and Cowboys favored to win by double digits.