Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Wildcard Edition
The time has come for the best teams in the NFL to come together to battle it out and see who is the best. The Dallas Cowboys have once again made it into the playoffs, and though they had hoped for a division title and home game, they are still in the dance.
Unfortunately, the Cowboys must face off against a foe they’ve never been able to get the best of in Tom Brady, who is 7-0 against Dallas all-time.
During that span, Brady has averaged 277.9 passing yards a game with a completion percentage of 61.1% and a quarterback rating of 95.0. If the Cowboys want to win this game, they have to solve their Tom Brady problem. They have the personnel to get the job done on defense but, having the right guys and having those guys perform on the field are two different stories.
So let’s look at this week’s “Know Thy Enemy” Super Wildcard Weekend Edition as we figure out how this game could go.
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: Know Thy Enemy Wildcard Weekend Edition
Tampa Bay Buccaneers At A Glance
2022 Record: 8-9
2022 Offensive Ranking: 25th out of 32 teams
2022 Defensive Ranking: 13th out of 32 teams
Current Injury List: WR Julio Jones (knee), CB Carlton Davis (shoulder), S Logan Ryan (knee), WR Mike Evans (illness), OT Donovan Smith (foot), LB Carl Nassib (pectoral), C Ryan Jensen (knee), S Keanu Neal (hip), TE Kyle Rudolph (knee), C Robert Hainsey (hamstring), DT Vita Vea (calf), S Mike Edwards (hamstring)
Todd Bowles described center Robert Hainsey as having a "sore hamstring," leaving door open for him to still play next week against Cowboys. Asked about Ryan Jensen's chances to return if needed, Bowles said he's "status quo" and working hard, but "we'll see" where he is.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) January 9, 2023
Most Notable Offensive Players: QB Tom Brady, RB Leonard Fournette, WR Mike Evans, WR Chris Goodwin, WR Julio Jones, TE Cade Otton, RB Rachaad White
Most Notable Defensive Players: DT Vita Vea, OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, LB Lavonte David, DT Akiem Hicks, CB Logan Ryan, S Antoine Winfield Jr., CB Carlton Davis III, LB Devin White