5 Bold Predictions for Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 10

By Ryan Ratty

5 Bold Predictions for Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 10

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Week 10 is here. That means many NFL teams will have games, but Week 10 signals the end of a backup quarterback starting for the Dallas Cowboys. That's right, all signs are pointing to a Week 11 return for Tony Romo. But first, the Cowboys will have to go up against a pesky Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. Here are five bold predictions for the game.

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5. Jameis Winston Continues to Play Well

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5. Jameis Winston Continues to Play Well

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He's not getting a lot of help, but Jameis Winston has played some real good football over the course of the past 14 or so quarters. Winston is making good decisions with the football and he's showing off his football intelligence as well as his ability to fit passes into tight spaces. I'm betting on Winston having another quality performance against a banged-up defense.

4. Darren McFadden Has Another 20+ Carry, 100+ Yard Day

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4. Darren McFadden Has Another 20+ Carry, 100+ Yards Day

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If there is a bright spot for this Cowboys' offense over the past month, it has been the play of Darren McFadden. Before, the Cowboys' running game took the by-committee approach, but when Joseph Randle went down with injury, McFadden literally ran away with the job. I expect another heavy dose of Run DMC in this one.

3. Mike Evans Has Another Big Day

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3. Mike Evans Has Another Big Day

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After being virtually a no-show for most of the early part of the year, Mike Evans has been a beast over the past few weeks. He had a great performance in Week 9, but it could've been better, as he did have a ton of drops. It's clear Evans is Winston's favorite target, and with his height, Evans will get the advantage to sky up over the likes of Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr to bring in passes.

2. Jason Witten Scores a Touchdown

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2. Jason Witten Scores a Touchdown

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It's been awhile since Jason Witten has found the endzone. Don't believe me? Witten hasn't scored since Week 1, the game where he had two touchdowns. Witten is a little banged up with knee and ankle injuries, but I have a feeling that this will be the week where he breaks out and finds pay dirt.

1. Cowboys Win a Close One

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1. Cowboys Win Close One

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How crazy would it be if the Cowboys won this game and Romo came back and guided this team to the playoffs? That's obviously asking a lot, but it is possible the way the NFC East has looked this season. The reason why I have Dallas winning here is simple. This game is legitimately a do-or-die matchup for Dallas. Plus, I liked what they did on Sunday night on the offensive side of the football without Romo.

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