NFL · Week 5
Buccaneers vs Cowboys Recap – Week 5
Last game: Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Dallas Arena, Dallas, TX
Updated Oct 29, 8:37 AM ET
Week 5
Thursday, October 8
8:00 PM EDT
@ Dallas Arena, Dallas, TX
Final: Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24–16 on Thursday, October 8
Buccaneers vs Cowboys closing odds
Odds by Fanduel, updated Oct 8, 2:00 PM ETBet at Fanduel
How did the line move?
| Captured | Cowboys spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 PM EDT | -8.5 | 48.5 |
Cowboys spread
Total (over/under)
Buccaneers vs Cowboys team comparison
| Buccaneers | Cowboys | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | Record | 3-4 |
| 23.1 | Points per game | 27.0 |
| 21.6 | Opponent points/game | 25.7 |
| +1.6 | Points differential | +1.3 |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 0 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josh Hayes | Cornerback | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Mohamed Kamara | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Deshawn McKnight | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | David Sills V | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Sean Tucker | Running Back | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Justin Skule | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | DeMonte Capehart | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ayden Garnes | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Billy Schrauth | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Elijah Simmons | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Jacob Parrish | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Miles Killebrew | Safety | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Luke Haggard | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rueben Bain Jr. | Linebacker | May play | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Anthony Nelson | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josiah Trotter | Linebacker | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield | Quarterback | Out | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chris Godwin Jr. | Wide Receiver | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Bucky Irving | Running Back | May play | Glute | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | SirVocea Dennis | Linebacker | Out | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ko Kieft | Tight End | May play | Elbow | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Keionte Scott | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Benjamin Morrison | Cornerback | Out | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Safety | Out | Ribs | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chase McLaughlin | Place Kicker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Cowboys | Princeton Fant | Tight End | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Matt Hennessy | Center | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Kelvin Gilliam Jr. | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Triceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Marist Liufau | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Forearm | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Devin Moore | Cornerback | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | DJ Rogers | Tight End | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Tyler Smith | Guard | Injury reserve | Thumb | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Joey Porter Jr. | Cornerback | May play | Back | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Malik Davis | Running Back | Injury reserve | Hip | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Israel Abanikanda | Running Back | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Camden Brown | Wide Receiver | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Caelen Carson | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Ajani Cornelius | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Tyrus Wheat | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | DeMarvion Overshown | Linebacker | Out | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Malik Hooker | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | James Houston | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Tyler Goodson | Running Back | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | P.J. Locke | Safety | Injury reserve | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Cobie Durant | Cornerback | Out | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Emari Demercado | Running Back | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Jalen Thompson | Safety | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Jonathan Bullard | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Calf | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Shavon Revel Jr. | Cornerback | May play | Knee/ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Drew Shelton | Offensive Tackle | Out | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Cowboys | Jonathan Mingo | Wide Receiver | May play | Illness | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Buccaneers at Cowboys. Check back closer to game time.
Previous games
| Date | Away | Home | Line | Total | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8Week 5 | Buccaneers | Cowboys | -8.5 | 48.5 | 24-16 |
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buccaneers vs Cowboys?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24–16
What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Cowboys?
Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16
When did Buccaneers vs Cowboys play?
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Dallas Arena, Dallas, TX
What is Buccaneers vs Cowboys head-to-head record?
Buccaneers 1, Cowboys 0 in recent games