# Buccaneers vs Cowboys NFL Game

> Tampa Bay Buccaneers face Dallas Cowboys in Thursday's NFL action with betting odds and predictions.
- Title: Buccaneers vs Cowboys NFL Game · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Tampa Bay Buccaneers face Dallas Cowboys in Thursday's NFL action with betting odds and predictions. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) play Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at…
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- Published: 2026-10-08T19:30:46+00:00
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## Buccaneers and Cowboys
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys have not been primetime hits recently with Buccaneers 3-11 over last 14 primetime games and Cowboys 2-8-1 over last 11 primetime games.
## Thursday Night Game
Dallas hosts Tampa Bay at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8 for a 8:15 p.m. NFL matchup.
## Cowboys' Recent Win
Cowboys (2-2) won 34-30 against Texans in a come-from-behind victory.
## Buccaneers' Recent Loss
Buccaneers (0-4) lost 17-14 to Packers after undrafted rookie quarterback jalon daniels made his second career start.
## Betting Odds
Dallas is an 8.5-point favorite over Tampa Bay in the latest NFL betting odds.
## Jalon Daniels
Jalon Daniels, the undrafted rookie quarterback, has 19-of-27 for 148 yards and one touchdown against two interceptions.
## Cowboys' Defense
Dallas ranks last in the NFL in multiple defensive categories including EPA per play (0.16).
## SportsLine Prediction
SportsLine Projection Model says 67% chance the teams combine for 49 points or more with a B grade for Over 48.5.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) play Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, with Cowboys favored by 8.5 points.