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Thursday Night Football: Cowboys vs. Buccaneers

Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season will get started with a matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) on the road against the Dallas Cowboys (2-2). The Cowboys lead the all-time series between these teams, 14-6, but the Buccaneers…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:45 PM
Thursday Night Football: Cowboys vs. Buccaneers
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Thursday Night Football in Week 5.
  • Dallas enters the contest with a 2-2 record, while Tampa Bay sits at 0-4.
  • The Cowboys lead the all-time series 14-6 and won the last meeting between the teams 26-24.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium to kick off Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday Night Football. The visiting Buccaneers enter the matchup winless at 0-4, while the Cowboys sit at 2-2. Dallas holds a 14-6 lead in the all-time series between the two franchises and won their most recent meeting 26-24 at home.

Tampa Bay enters the contest as an 8.5-point underdog according to FanDuel odds. The game also features former Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenny Gainwell, who joined the Buccaneers in the offseason following a career-best campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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