Dallas Cowboys rank among top NFL teams heading into Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys prepare for their Week 5 match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. After Week 4, the Cowboys ran 78 offensive plays and narrowly outgained the Texans with 399 yards to 397. CeeDee Lamb had a standout performance with 17 receptions and 189 yards. Dallas remains near the top of the league statistically, ranking 2nd in points per game and 1st in points per drive. However, defensive struggles persist, as they allow 28 points per game, ranking 28th in the NFL.
- •CeeDee Lamb recorded 17 receptions and 189 yards in Week 4.
- •Dallas prepares for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 8.
- •They rank 2nd in the NFL for points per game at 30.5.
- •Defensively, the Cowboys rank 28th in points allowed at 28 per game.
- •Dallas has recorded its first two sacks of the season.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Where the Dallas Cowboys rank statistically heading into Week 5
"With Dallas kicking off Week 5, how did the Cowboys compare to the rest of the NFL after last week? We take a look at the stats.
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