Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: A Clash That Could Define the 2024 NFL Season!

This Sunday, look forward to an exciting NFL Week 16 clash between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reigning in the NFC South after winning eight games and losing six this season. On the other side, the Dallas Cowboys are third in the NFC East with six wins and eight defeats so far.

The best NFL betting experts predict the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win in this game.

The preview information

Date: December 22, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

TV: NBC

Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Odds, Spread, Moneyline

Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-203) vs Dallas Cowboys (+176)

Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4 (-105) vs Dallas Cowboys +4 (-108)

Total (O/U): Tampa Bay Buccaneers (o49) vs Dallas Cowboys (u49)

*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 15, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is congratulated by wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) after a touchdown in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Los Angeles Chargers in the previous week and won the game with a final score of 40-17. Against the Chargers, Tampa Bay’s QB Baker Mayfield went for 288 yards, completing 22 passes out of 27 attempts. Mayfield scored four touchdowns in that game, with a solo interception. In terms of rushing, Bucky Irving managed 15 carries for 117 yards, while Mike Evans defended with nine receptions for 159 yards, scoring twice.

Players to watch:

Ezoic

Baker Mayfield: 3,617 Yds, 32 TD, 14 INT

Mike Evans: 52 Rec, 749 Yds, 9 TD

Lavonte David: 65 Solo, 5.5 Sack. 3 FF, 1 INT

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys had an easy game last week against the Carolina Panthers, winning the matchup 30-14. In that game, Cooper Rush led Dallas’ offense with 18 pass completions out of 29 attempts for 214 yards. The QB also managed to score a trio of touchdowns in that game. Rico Dowdle took charge of the rushing with 25 carries for 149 yards. On defense, CeeDee Lamb contributed nine receptions for 116 yards, scoring once.

Players to watch:

Dak Prescott: 1,978 Yds, 11 TD, 8 INT

Rico Dowdle: 177 Car, 880 Yds, 1 TD

CeeDee Lamb: 94 Rec, 1,089 Yds, 6 TD

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 15, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) celebrates after a fumble recovery in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Lavonte David (LB) Injured – Rest

Kyle Johnson (WR) Out – Ankle

Ben Bredeson (G) Injured – Shoulder

K.J. Britt (LB) Out – Ankle

Marcus Edwards (SAF) Out – Hamstring

Marquez Evans (WR) Injured – Hamstring

  1. Russell (LB) Questionable – Hamstring
  2. Shepard (WR) Questionable – Foot
  3. Smith (SAF) Injured – Knee

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB) Questionable – Ankle

  1. Izien (SAF) Questionable – Groin

Rashard Jarrett (WR) Injured – Finger

  1. Kieft (TE) Injured – Ankle
  2. Watts (OLB) Out – Knee

Antoine Winfield (SAF) Out – Knee

  1. Gaines (DL) Injured – Knee

William Gholston (DL) Injured – Knee

  1. Hall (DL) Injured – Shoulder
  2. Hayes (DB) Questionable – Hamstring
  3. Irving (RB) Questionable – Back

Tristan Wirfs (T) Injured – Foot

Dallas Cowboys

Tre’Davious Diggs (CB) Out – Knee

  1. Johnson (LB) Questionable – Illness
  2. Lewis (CB) Questionable – Hamstring

Eric Kendricks (MLB) Questionable – Personal

Nick Vigil (LB) Questionable – Foot

  1. Lamb (WR) Injured – Shoulder

Rico Dowdle (RB) Injured – Knee

DeMarvion Overshown (LB) Out – Knee

  1. Smith (OL) Injured – Ankle
  2. Bland (CB) Injured – Foot
  3. Thomas (SAF) Out – Knee
  4. Beebe (OG) Out – Concussion
  5. Guyton (OT) Injured – Ankle
  6. Goodwin (CB) Questionable – Hamstring
  7. Kneeland (DE) Injured – Knee
Dallas Cowboys
Dec 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Brooks (83) celebrates with running back Rico Dowdle (23) after catching a touchdown pass in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games.

Tampa Bay are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.

Tampa Bay are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Dallas.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games on the road.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas.

Tampa Bay are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.

Tampa Bay are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference East division.

Tampa Bay are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in December.

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games.

Dallas are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games against Tampa Bay.

Dallas are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games at home.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas’ last 11 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.

Dallas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.

Dallas are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games played in December.

Dallas are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in week 16.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Summary and Prediction

Both these teams have been putting up mediocre performances so far in the season, and are getting desperate to finish on a strong note. The Cowboys need to seal up their defense if they want to win here. Take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win, 23-21.

Moneyline: Buccaneers (-203)

Spread: Under 4

Total: Over 49

Predicted Score: 23-21, Buccaneers win.

Dallas Cowboys

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