Cowboys face injury concerns ahead of Thursday matchup with Buccaneers

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Cowboys face injury concerns ahead of Thursday matchup with Buccaneers
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The Dallas Cowboys prepare for their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. All-Pro guard Tyler Smith has a chance to return after thumb surgery, but defensive players DeMarvion Overshown and Cobie Durant are uncertain for the game. In their last outing, the Cowboys narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 34-30 in a dramatic comeback, with the Texans nearly completing a last-second Hail Mary pass. Fisherman CeeDee Lamb had a standout performance, which boosted team morale. The Texans, now at 0-4, are facing significant challenges as they reassess their season following the loss to Dallas.

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  • •Cowboys defeated Texans 34-30 in Week 5
  • •CeeDee Lamb had a standout game in front of hometown fans
  • •Tyler Smith may return from thumb surgery against Buccaneers
  • •Overshown and Durant's statuses are uncertain as practice begins
  • •Texans QB C.J. Stroud calls for improved attention to detail after 13 penalties
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  • 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Headlines: How close was Texans' Hail Mary? Overshown injury news
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Two key Cowboys defenders are still iffy for Thursday night's game, and pics show how close the Texans were to pulling off a Hail Mary win.

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