Cowboys looking to capitalize against a Baker-less Bucs team

The Dallas Cowboys aim to capitalize on a home Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 5 against the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay enters the contest at 0-4 and without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, turning instead to undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels. Dallas sits at 2-2 after overcoming a 16-6 deficit to defeat the Houston Texans last week.

Writer Sean Martin notes that the Buccaneers remain competitive defensively under head coach Todd Bowles despite having only six sacks, playing in four consecutive one-score games. The Cowboys offense is expected to regain left guard Tyler Smith, with Martin arguing that Dallas must prioritize scoring touchdowns and protecting quarterback Dak Prescott against a desperate Tampa Bay defense.