• Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys
• Javonte Williams · Dallas Cowboys

Look for: When Dallas enters scoring range, check whether Williams remains beside Prescott and receives the handoff rather than leaving the field for a passing package.

If you see it: Williams gets repeated carries as Dallas nears the goal line or in other short-yardage situations.

Here's what it means: Dallas is trusting its running back to finish drives even if the ground game is not producing large gains between the 20s.

Look for: On Tampa Bay punts and kickoffs, watch whether KaVontae Turpin catches the ball with room to accelerate before the first defender reaches him.

If you see it: Turpin clears the initial coverage wave and gets into open space repeatedly.

Here's what it means: Dallas is gaining hidden yards before its offense even takes the field, improving Prescott's starting position and reducing how much ground the offense must cover.

Dallas Cowboys · Quarterback (QB)

Prescott completed 32 of 45 passes for 335 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions against Houston. Tampa Bay must prevent him from settling into another high-volume, mistake-free performance.

Dallas Cowboys · Wide Receiver (WR)

Lamb drew 21 targets and turned them into 17 catches, 189 yards and a touchdown last week. He also practiced fully despite a thigh issue, making his deployment and early target share important to watch.

Dallas Cowboys · Running Back (RB)

Williams handled 19 carries for 62 yards and scored all three of his touchdowns on the ground against Houston. His usage becomes especially relevant when Dallas approaches scoring range.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Quarterback (QB)

Daniels completed 19 of 27 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown while adding 55 rushing yards, but his two interceptions accounted for Tampa Bay's turnovers. His ability to create without giving the ball away could shape the matchup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Running Back (RB)

Irving received 16 carries and gained 61 yards against Green Bay. Tampa Bay's offense will be easier to manage if he keeps it out of obvious passing situations.

Dallas Cowboys · Outside Linebacker (OLB)

Gary recorded a sack and two quarterback hits last week. His pressure matters against a Tampa Bay offense whose quarterback situation and recent turnover problems already create uncertainty.

Daniels' legs expanded the offense against Green Bay, but his two interceptions accounted for the Buccaneers' Week 4 turnovers. Balancing that mobility with better ball security would give Tampa Bay a clearer path to converting its rushing production into points.

The Cowboys moved the ball primarily through Prescott's arm, then used Williams to complete drives on the ground. Repeating that division of labor would demonstrate that Dallas has multiple answers even when its team rushing yardage is modest.

Winfield did not practice and Trotter was limited after the pair combined for 15 tackles last week. Their status matters against a Dallas offense that can stress the defense with Lamb's heavy workload, Pickens' big-play production and Williams near the goal line.

Can Tampa Bay preserve the 141-yard rushing foundation from Week 4 while asking its quarterback to take fewer risks?

If Lamb again dominates the targets, does Tampa Bay devote extra attention to him and risk leaving Pickens room for another explosive gain?

Does Dallas keep using Williams as its drive finisher after his three-touchdown performance, even if the passing game carries most of the yardage?

Can Tampa Bay's coverage units prevent Turpin from creating the favorable field position he produced throughout Week 4?