Predictions on how to watch SNF

How about them…buccaneers?

That’s a remixed question some will be asking when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 on “Sunday Night Football.”

Tampa Bay is thriving in the sluggish NFC South, following a four-game losing streak with a four-game winning streak. The most recent win was something of a statement: The Bucs gained 40 yards in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers’ formidable defense with 506 yards of total offense. It was also a balanced attack: Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards while four rushers combined for 223 yards on the ground.

Such success against a star-studded defense should have Mayfield and Co.’s mouths watering as they enter AT&T Stadium on Sunday night. Although the Cowboys have won three of their last four games, their defense remains subpar and is now without cornerback Trevon Diggs.

Dallas’ playoff hopes may be on life support, but they can keep the playoff window open and thwart the Buccaneers with a win on Sunday night.

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Cowboys vs. Buccaneers start time

Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. CT)

The Cowboys and Buccaneers are scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night.

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers TV station

NBC is the home of Sunday Night Football. Mike Tirico will be in action and will be flanked by Cris Collinsworth (play-by-play).

Cowboys vs Buccaneers live stream

Live stream: Fubo | peacock

Those looking for cord cutters and a live stream for the matchup can turn to Fubo. Fubo carries NBC as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, so you can continue to catch NFL action for the rest of the season.

Peacock, NBC’s proprietary streaming service, will also broadcast the game.

Buccaneers inactive against Cowboys

Pro Bowl safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) is inactive for the second straight week. Tampa Bay will also be without tight end Cade Otton (knee).

LB KJ Britt
DL Earnest Brown
OG Royce Newman
TE Cade Otton
LB Jose Ramirez
S Antoine Winfield Jr.

Cowboys inactive against Buccaneers

DB Juanyeh Thomas
RB Deuce Vaughn
LB Eric Kendricks
WR Jalen Brooks
OL TJ Bass
EN Tire wheat
DT Justin Rogers

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers predictions and tips

Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff thinks the “SNF” tilt will play out between the Cowboys and Buccaneers:

Tyler Dragon: Buccaneers 27, Cowboys 20
Jordan Mendoza:Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 20

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers odds, moneyline, over/under

According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Buccaneers are the favorites to win over the Cowboys. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.

Spread: Buccaneers (-4)
Moneyline: Buccaneers (-210); Cowboys (+170)
Over/under: 47.5

Where is Cowboys vs. Buccaneers?

The Cowboys defend AT&T Stadium while the Buccaneers travel to Arlington, Texas.

AT&T Stadium hosted a Super Bowl – Super Bowl XLV between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. It also hosted the 2018 NFL Draft. The stadium also hosted the first College Football Playoff national championship game in 2015, won by the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Oregon Ducks.

➤ NFL stadium rankings from 1 to 30: Where does the Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium rank?

Weather updates for Cowboys vs. Buccaneers

The roof of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is closed, so weather won’t be a factor in Sunday night’s game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-6
Atlanta Falcons: 8-7
New Orleans Saints: 5-9
Carolina Panthers: 4-11

x – Philadelphia Eagles: 12-3
Washington Commanders: 10-5
Dallas Cowboys: 6-8
New York Giants: 2-13

x – guaranteed playoff spot

Cowboys playoff picture

Following the Washington Commanders’ victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, the Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention.

This season marks the first time since 2020 that the Cowboys have not qualified for the postseason. The Cowboys have made six playoff appearances in the last 11 seasons, with the furthest the team has advanced in the postseason being the divisional round. The Cowboys have not reached the NFC Championship game since the 1995 season, when the team won Super Bowl XXX.

Buccaneers playoff picture

With the Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, the Buccaneers enter “Sunday Night Football” with a half-game lead in the NFC South.

The Buccaneers need to stay ahead of the Falcons in the standings, with Atlanta in a direct tiebreaker against Tampa Bay.

What happened to Dak Prescott?

Dak Prescott suffered a partial hamstring tear – a tear in which part of the tendon tears away from the bone – during Dallas’ 27-21 loss to the Falcons in Week 9. He told reporters after the competition that he was not sure whether the injury occurred while he was running or was attacked. He is out for the season.

Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl wins with six.

The Dallas Cowboys and Steelers have the unique distinction of having three head-to-head games against each other more often than any other team combination in Super Bowl history.

The Cowboys have appeared in eight Super Bowls (tied with three other teams for the second most of all time), but have not appeared in a Super Bowl since the 1995 season. In total, the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played in two Super Bowls and won both. The Buccaneers’ last Super Bowl victory came in Super Bowl 55 during the 2020 season.

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