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Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Score predictions for Week 5

Dallas gets a short turnaround after its dramatic 34-30 comeback victory over Houston, but Thursday night brings a very winnable home matchup. Tampa Bay is still searching for its first victory and will again start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels in…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:30 PM
Cowboys vs Buccaneers: Score predictions for Week 5
Key Things to Know
  • Blogging The Boys writers unanimously predicted the Dallas Cowboys will defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
  • Tampa Bay will start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.
  • Blogging The Boys writer Mike Poland predicted the highest margin of victory with a 41-17 Cowboys win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Blogging The Boys writers previewed the Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, offering score predictions for the contest. Dallas enters the game following a 34-30 comeback victory over Houston, while Tampa Bay will again start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels in place of injured starter Baker Mayfield.

The writers unanimously picked the Cowboys to secure a victory at AT&T Stadium, citing Tampa Bay's offensive line struggles and significant defensive injuries, including the expected absence of Antoine Winfield Jr. Dallas looks to rely on quarterback Dak Prescott, receiver CeeDee Lamb, and an aggressive defensive pass rush against the rookie signal-caller.

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