The Dallas Cowboys may be eliminated from playoff contention, but that didn't stop them from showing up on their home turf Sunday night. Under the direction of the embattled Mike McCarthy, fill-in quarterback Cooper Rush turned in a solid performance while getting some help from an inspired Micah Parsons-led defense,

Baker Mayfield was in utter disbelief over the hectic play and subsequent fumble that resulted in Tampa Bay's loss, looking on in total bewilderment as the events transpired on the field.

The Dallas Cowboys (6-8) are still clinging to postseason aspirations and need another win on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6). Can the defense, despite its injured stars, step up again versus Baker Mayfield and the potent Bucs offense? The Dallas Morning News’ columnists and beat writers make their predictions below.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers roll toward the playoffs with a win streak that the Dallas Cowboys likely need to ruin to keep their own postseason possibilities alive Sunday. Leading the

ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. Helping his team on a big step toward the playoffs while playing so close to his roots would be new for the Tampa Bay quarterback.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked as though they were close to pulling off a stunning come-from-behind win on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, but a brutal fumble committed by running back Rachaad White off a pass from Baker Mayfield foiled that scenario from playing out.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent shockwaves through the league as Baker Mayfield did not practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

PM ET game airing live on NBC, bookmakers have listed player prop betting options for Baker Mayfield. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) take the field

The Cowboys did it to the Bucs and now would like to create some more NFC playoff tumult as in the last two weeks they play the Eagles and the Commanders.

At 8-7, the Buccaneers are now on the outside of the NFC Wild Card race looking in, trailing the Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers for the final two spots. The Commanders won on Sunday and the Packers play on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints.