How to Watch Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 16
On Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET, a pair of the best offensive players in the NFL will be on display when quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Buccaneers have been a top-five unit, ranking third-best in the NFL by compiling 388.3 yards per game. They rank 27th on defense (356.9 yards allowed per game). With 328.9 total yards per game on offense, the Cowboys rank 17th in the NFL in 2024. Defensively, they rank 26th, allowing 356 total yards per game.
In the story below, we provide all the info you need to watch this matchup on TV.
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How to Watch Cowboys vs. Buccaneers
- When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- TV: Watch on NBC
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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Head-to-Head
- Against Tampa Bay, Dallas has tallied three wins over the past five matchups.
- Tampa Bay has scored 12 fewer points than Dallas in their past five games.
Buccaneers' 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2024 | Commanders | W 37-20 | FOX |
| 9/15/2024 | at Lions | W 20-16 | FOX |
| 9/22/2024 | Broncos | L 26-7 | FOX |
| 9/29/2024 | Eagles | W 33-16 | FOX |
| 10/3/2024 | at Falcons | L 36-30 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/13/2024 | at Saints | W 51-27 | FOX |
| 10/21/2024 | Ravens | L 41-31 | ESPN |
| 10/27/2024 | Falcons | L 31-26 | FOX |
| 11/4/2024 | at Chiefs | L 30-24 | ESPN |
| 11/10/2024 | 49ers | L 23-20 | FOX |
| 11/24/2024 | at Giants | W 30-7 | CBS |
| 12/1/2024 | at Panthers | W 26-23 | FOX |
| 12/8/2024 | Raiders | W 28-13 | CBS |
| 12/15/2024 | at Chargers | W 40-17 | FOX |
| 12/22/2024 | at Cowboys | - | NBC |
| 12/29/2024 | Panthers | - | CBS |
| TBD | Saints | - | - |
Buccaneers 2023 Stats & Insights
- While Tampa Bay ranks third-worst in the NFL in passing defense with 247.7 passing yards allowed per game, it's been a different situation on offense, as the offensive unit ranks third-best in the NFL (244 passing yards per game).
- The Buccaneers own the 11th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (109.2 rushing yards allowed per game), and they've been better on offense, ranking fifth-best with 144.3 rushing yards per game.
- With 18 forced turnovers (13th in NFL) against 20 turnovers committed (21st in NFL), Tampa Bay's -2 turnover margin ranks 18th in the NFL.
Buccaneers Key Players
- In 14 games for the Buccaneers, Mayfield has led the way with 3,617 yards (258.4 yards per game) while posting 32 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and a 70.8% completion percentage.
- As a runner, Bucky Irving has produced 852 rushing yards with six rushing touchdowns in 14 games.
- Rachaad White has racked up 573 rushing yards (44.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns while averaging 4.2 yards per carry in 13 games for the Buccaneers.
Cowboys' 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2024 | at Browns | W 33-17 | FOX |
| 9/15/2024 | Saints | L 44-19 | FOX |
| 9/22/2024 | Ravens | L 28-25 | FOX |
| 9/26/2024 | at Giants | W 20-15 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/6/2024 | at Steelers | W 20-17 | NBC |
| 10/13/2024 | Lions | L 47-9 | FOX |
| 10/27/2024 | at 49ers | L 30-24 | NBC |
| 11/3/2024 | at Falcons | L 27-21 | FOX |
| 11/10/2024 | Eagles | L 34-6 | CBS |
| 11/18/2024 | Texans | L 34-10 | ESPN |
| 11/24/2024 | at Commanders | W 34-26 | FOX |
| 11/28/2024 | Giants | W 27-20 | FOX |
| 12/9/2024 | Bengals | L 27-20 | ESPN |
| 12/15/2024 | at Panthers | W 30-14 | FOX |
| 12/22/2024 | Buccaneers | - | NBC |
| 12/29/2024 | at Eagles | - | FOX |
| TBD | Commanders | - | - |
Cowboys Stats & Insights
- Dallas was a tough opponent for opposing teams in the passing game last season, as it ranked top-five in both passing offense (third-best with 258.6 passing yards per game) and passing defense (fifth-best with 187.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Cowboys totaled 112.9 rushing yards per game on offense last season (14th in NFL), and they surrendered 112.4 rushing yards per game (16th) on defense.
- With 26 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against 16 turnovers committed (second in NFL), Dallas' +10 turnover margin was the fifth-best in the NFL last season.
Cowboys Key Players
- In 14 games, Lamb has 94 catches for 1,089 yards (77.8 per game) and six touchdowns.
- In 13 games, Rico Dowdle has rushed for 880 yards (67.7 per game) and one TD.
- Cooper Rush has passed for 1,405 yards (140.5 per game), completing 59.6% of his throws, with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in 10 games.
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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