Buccaneers vs. Cowboys live updates, inactives, news: Joey Porter Jr. a late scratch; Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb host rookie QB Jalon Daniels & Co. on 'Thursday Night Football'
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Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are struggling with a 0-4 start, and although Baker Mayfield might return by Week 6, no NFL team has ever made the playoffs after starting 0-5.
- The Dallas Cowboys, currently 2-2 and second in the NFC East, face pressure to win against the Buccaneers, as a loss could trigger a significant backlash until their next game.
- Buccaneers tight end Greg Dorton has been a key offensive target for rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, who is expected to rely on him heavily in the upcoming game against Dallas.
- Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will miss the game due to an undisclosed illness, creating a notable gap in Dallas' secondary after his recent acquisition from Pittsburgh.
- The matchup is anticipated to see Tampa Bay forced to pass frequently against a stronger Dallas team, with betting markets and fantasy football implications highlighted in the Thursday Night Football preview.
