The Buccaneers travel to face the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season. Per Behind the Steel Curtain, Tampa Bay enters the game still searching for its first win of the season at 0-4, while Dallas sits at 2-2.
The Buccaneers will be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield for another game, per reporting from Behind the Steel Curtain. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will lead the offense in his place. According to Bleeding Green Nation, the Cowboys lead the all-time series 14-6, though the Buccaneers have won two of their three most recent matchups.
Multiple outlets are hosting open threads for fans to discuss the game.