The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are approaching the final stretch of the season with three remaining games, and they are under pressure to finish strong. While the Dallas Cowboys are considered the toughest of these opponents, the situation is more favorable for the Bucs. Dallas is missing key players like Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs and is headed for a losing season, which could prompt them to try and spoil Tampa Bay’s playoff hopes.
This Sunday Night Football game could be a potential trap for the Buccaneers. Despite recent challenges, the Bucs displayed their offensive power by scoring 40 points against the NFL’s top-ranked defense. They did this without star receiver Chris Godwin and with a defense battling injuries. Tampa Bay’s dominant performance gives hope that they might be a serious Super Bowl contender.
The Buccaneers will be playing under the prime-time lights for the first time this season. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will call the game, marking their return to a Bucs game after working the NFC Divisional Round in January. Expect Collinsworth to offer his trademark analysis of players like Baker Mayfield and offensive coordinator Liam Coen.
The officiating crew for the game will be led by Land Clark, who is calling his ninth Buccaneers game. While Tampa Bay’s record with Clark as the referee has been mixed (4-4), the Bucs will be hoping for a favorable outcome. The full officiating crew includes Umpire Paul King, Down Judge Tom Stephan, Line Judge Jeff Hucheon, Side Judge Dominique Pender, Field Judge Jabir Walker, and Back Judge Brad Freeman.
The Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game will take place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 8:20 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on NBC with Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth on the call. For streaming, fans can watch the game on Fubo, and locally, it can be heard on WXTB 97.9 FM and other radio affiliates.
