{"id":18909,"date":"2024-12-18T08:10:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=18909"},"modified":"2024-12-18T08:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:10:16","slug":"buccaneers-vs-cowboys-a-clash-that-could-define-the-2024-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=18909","title":{"rendered":"Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: A Clash That Could Define the 2024 NFL Season!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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.<\/p>\n

The best NFL betting experts predict the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win in this game.<\/p>\n

The preview information<\/h2>\n

Date<\/b>: December 22, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time<\/p>\n

Location<\/b>: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas<\/p>\n

TV<\/b>: NBC<\/p>\n

Stream<\/b>: NFL+\/Fubo TV<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Odds, Spread, Moneyline<\/h2>\n

Moneyline<\/b>: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-203) vs Dallas Cowboys (+176)<\/p>\n

Spread:<\/b>\u00a0Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4 (-105) vs Dallas Cowboys +4 (-108)<\/p>\n

Total (O\/U):\u00a0<\/b>Tampa Bay Buccaneers (o49) vs Dallas Cowboys (u49)<\/p>\n

*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tampa
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s QB\u00a0Baker Mayfield<\/a>\u00a0went 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.<\/p>\n

Players to watch:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

<\/span>\"Ezoic\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Baker Mayfield: 3,617 Yds, 32 TD, 14 INT<\/p>\n

Mike Evans: 52 Rec, 749 Yds, 9 TD<\/p>\n

Lavonte David: 65 Solo, 5.5 Sack. 3 FF, 1 INT<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/h2>\n

The Dallas Cowboys had an easy game last week against the Carolina Panthers, winning the matchup 30-14. In that game,\u00a0Cooper Rush\u00a0led Dallas\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

Players to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Dak Prescott: 1,978 Yds, 11 TD, 8 INT<\/p>\n

Rico Dowdle: 177 Car, 880 Yds, 1 TD<\/span><\/p>\n

CeeDee Lamb: 94 Rec, 1,089 Yds, 6 TD<\/p>\n

\"Tampa
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Injury Report<\/h2>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/b><\/p>\n

Lavonte David (LB) Injured \u2013 Rest<\/p>\n

Kyle Johnson (WR) Out \u2013 Ankle<\/p>\n

Ben Bredeson (G) Injured \u2013 Shoulder<\/p>\n

K.J. Britt (LB) Out \u2013 Ankle<\/p>\n

Marcus Edwards (SAF) Out \u2013 Hamstring<\/p>\n

Marquez Evans (WR) Injured \u2013 Hamstring<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Russell (LB) Questionable \u2013 Hamstring<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Shepard (WR) Questionable \u2013 Foot<\/li>\n
  3. Smith (SAF) Injured \u2013 Knee<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (OLB) Questionable \u2013 Ankle<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Izien (SAF) Questionable \u2013 Groin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Rashard Jarrett (WR) Injured \u2013 Finger<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Kieft (TE) Injured \u2013 Ankle<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Watts (OLB) Out \u2013 Knee<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Antoine Winfield (SAF) Out \u2013 Knee<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Gaines (DL) Injured \u2013 Knee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          William Gholston (DL) Injured \u2013 Knee<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Hall (DL) Injured \u2013 Shoulder<\/li>\n
          2. Hayes (DB) Questionable \u2013 Hamstring<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Irving (RB) Questionable \u2013 Back<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Tristan Wirfs (T) Injured \u2013 Foot<\/p>\n

            Dallas Cowboys<\/b><\/p>\n

            Tre\u2019Davious Diggs (CB) Out \u2013 Knee<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Johnson (LB) Questionable \u2013 Illness<\/li>\n
            2. Lewis (CB) Questionable \u2013 Hamstring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Eric Kendricks (MLB) Questionable \u2013 Personal<\/p>\n

              Nick Vigil (LB) Questionable \u2013 Foot<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Lamb (WR) Injured \u2013 Shoulder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Rico Dowdle (RB) Injured \u2013 Knee<\/p>\n

                DeMarvion Overshown (LB) Out \u2013 Knee<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Smith (OL) Injured \u2013 Ankle<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Bland (CB) Injured \u2013 Foot<\/li>\n
                3. Thomas (SAF) Out \u2013 Knee<\/li>\n
                4. Beebe (OG) Out \u2013 Concussion<\/span><\/li>\n
                5. Guyton (OT) Injured \u2013 Ankle<\/li>\n
                6. Goodwin (CB) Questionable \u2013 Hamstring<\/li>\n
                7. Kneeland (DE) Injured \u2013 Knee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \"Dallas
                  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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

                  Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends<\/h2>\n

                  Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay\u2019s last 11 games.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Dallas.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay\u2019s last 6 games on the road.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay\u2019s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference East division.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games played in December.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas Cowboys<\/b><\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas\u2019 last 5 games.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas\u2019 last 8 games against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games at home.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas\u2019 last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

                  The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas\u2019 last 11 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games played in December.<\/p>\n

                  Dallas are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in week 16.<\/p>\n

                  Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Dallas Cowboys Summary and Prediction<\/h2>\n

                  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.<\/p>\n

                  Moneyline:\u00a0<\/b>Buccaneers (-203)<\/p>\n

                  Spread:\u00a0<\/b>Under 4<\/p>\n

                  Total:\u00a0<\/b>Over 49<\/p>\n

                  Predicted Score:\u00a0<\/b>23-21, Buccaneers win.<\/p>\n

                  \"Dallas
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