Dak Prescott faces challenge as Cowboys host Buccaneers on short week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys prepare to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Prescott holds a 7-3 record on three days of rest, ranking fourth among quarterbacks in the last 30 seasons. Following a comeback victory over the Houston Texans, Dallas looks to build momentum while facing the Buccaneers, who have limited opposing quarterbacks to just over 204 yards per game this season. Prescott's performance will be key, especially given the physical nature of the previous game and the limited turnaround time for preparation.
- •Prescott has a 7-3 record on three days of rest.
- •Cowboys defeated Texans 34-30 in their last game.
- •Buccaneers allowed 204.3 passing yards per game this season.
- •Dallas aims for another victory to build momentum.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dak Prescott puts impressive record at risk on Thursday Night Football as Cowboys face Bucs
"Dak Prescott will look to maintain his record of excellence.
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