Ceedee Lamb had 17 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys’ Week 4 win over the Texans. (Getty Images)
The action for tonight kicks off at 8:15 ET on Amazon Prime as Thursday Night Football brings us the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Kick off some betting action of your own with Betr as their offer for new users gives you $200 in bonus bets when using promo code FOXNEWS.
Everyone gives a lot of love to the quarterback, but we’ve seen the importance of running backs over the course of this season. Multiple teams like the Ravens, Falcons, and even the Chiefs have seen a noticeable lift from their backfield. Tonight we have two teams who are searching to get their running backs rolling.
The Buccaneers have Bucky Irving leading the way, and he has been solid throughout his first four games. His first week of the year was the one where he was least involved, but it also saw him score his lone touchdown for the season.
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Irving hasn’t been involved much in the passing game, and temporary quarterback Jalon Daniels didn’t even target him in his start against the Packers. Kenneth Gainwell gives Irving a break, but he hasn’t been successful with just 2.0 yards per carry.
The Dallas Cowboys aren’t exactly known for their backfield. Instead, Dak Prescott tends to lead the way, but their running game isn’t exactly dormant. Javonte Williams has run the ball 62 times over his first four games and has averaged 3.7 yards per carry and found the end zone five times already.
The team has found him out of the backfield for some catches as well. Williams has hauled in 15 of his 18 passes and scored another touchdown there, giving him six total for the year. Even Dak Prescott has scrambled a bit for some good yardage this year.
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How to Watch Buccaneers vs Cowboys
- When: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at 8:15 ET
- Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- TV/Streaming: Prime Video
Buccaneers vs Cowboys Running Backs Comparison
| Carries | Yards | Touchdowns | |
| Bucky Irving | 56 | 241 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | 62 | 231 | 5 |