Episode Details

The Cowboys are coming off a win over Houston and now have a quick turnaround against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jerry World. Mike sees this as a game Dallas should control, while Rudy points out that Tampa’s defensive numbers could provide a legitimate test for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ GOTI offense.

The guys also look at the Cowboys defense after a much better second half against Houston, the impact of Joey Porter Jr. and Rashan Gary, Tyler Smith potentially returning to the offensive line, and Quinnen Williams promising Dak that the defense is going to get better. Plus, they debate Thursday Night Football, the brutal NFL schedule and whether Dallas can finally start putting together some complete performances.

Topics Covered:

• Cowboys vs. Buccaneers preview
• Why Mike thinks Dallas should win comfortably
• Tampa Bay's defensive numbers through four games
• Whether the Bucs' schedule makes those defensive numbers misleading
• Dak Prescott and the GOTI offense
• Dallas converting third downs at a high rate
• Tyler Smith's potential return
• Cowboys enter as 8.5-point favorites
• Whether Dallas can cover the spread
• Cowboys defense improves in the second half against Houston
• Houston forced into multiple short possessions
• Rashan Gary's breakout performance against Houston
• Joey Porter Jr.'s impact on the secondary
• Quinnen Williams promises Dak the defense will improve
• Caleb Downs' role with Porter now in Dallas
• Von Miller's limited snaps
• Why Thursday Night Football is such an ass whip for players
• Cowboys' decision to save their bye week for later in the season
• Lane Johnson's sudden retirement
• Eagles facing another international trip
• Early Buccaneers vs. Cowboys predictions

Key Moments:

• Mike says this is the kind of matchup where he'd love Dallas to build a big lead and get Dak off the field early.
• Rudy points out that Tampa's defense has been statistically strong, but the guys dig into the offenses the Buccaneers have actually faced.
• Tyler Smith's possible return gives Dallas another potential boost up front.
• Mike highlights the Cowboys defense forcing Houston into several short possessions during the second half.
• Quinnen Williams tells Dak after the Houston win to stick with the defense because they're going to get better.
• The guys wonder why Von Miller is averaging only around 15 snaps per game and what Dallas actually has planned for him.
• Both Mike and Rudy lean toward Dallas beating Tampa Bay, while they're less certain about laying 8.5 points.

Final Thoughts:

The expectation is clear in EP. 4: the Cowboys should beat Tampa Bay. The bigger question is whether GOTI can keep rolling against a solid Bucs defense and whether Dallas' defense can build on what it showed in the second half against Houston.

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