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Tampa Bay Bucs vs. Dallas Cowboys: Predictions for Thursday Night Football featuring Dak Prescott vs. rookie Jalon Daniels

Thursday Night Football is upon us, and it’s 11-year vet Dak Prescott taking on an undrafted rookie QB in Jalon Daniels. Dak Prescott knows what it’s like to be a rookie quarterback thrown into the fire earlier than expected.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Analysts Mauricio Rodriguez and Evan Winter predict the Dallas Cowboys will defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Week 5 Thursday Night Football contest pits veteran Dak Prescott against undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.
Evan Winter expects the Cowboys' offense to handle Tampa Bay on a short road week.

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The Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup featuring veteran quarterback Dak Prescott against undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels. Analysts Mauricio Rodriguez and Evan Winter previewed the game, both predicting a victory for the Cowboys over the visiting Buccaneers.

Winter argues that Dallas will capitalize on offensive playmakers such as CeeDee Lamb against Tampa Bay's defense. Rodriguez projects a 35-24 Cowboys win, citing Tampa Bay's low defensive pressure rate and Dallas's high-scoring offense despite their defensive struggles.

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