MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 24: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a first down during the fourth quarter in the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Week 16 SNF features the surging Bucs and disappointing Cowboys. The Bucs are on top in the NFC South and are looking to lock down the division for the second straight season with Baker Mayfield as their QB. The Cowboys have been playing better lately, but overall, their season is lost. They had too many key injuries to overcome, and they are in need of new leadership, specifically in the coaching department.
What To Expect
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers completes a reception for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Although the Bucs should come away with this win, the game could be closer than expected. The Bucs offense has been putting up a lot of points lately, but their pass defense has been susceptible lately, and Cooper Rush has shown that when he needs to, he can sling the ball around. Mike Evans had a big game last week and could again this week. Here are five bold predictions for SNF in week 16!
Rico Dowdle goes over 120 rushing yards
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) carries the ball past Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (32) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Bucky Irving has 130 all-purpose yards and 2 TD
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
CeeDee Lamb has 10 catches for 120 yards
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 22: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys pulls in a touchdown pass against Jeff Gladney #20 of the Minnesota Vikings during their game at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
Baker Mayfield throws 3 TD passes and rushes for 45 yards
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Micah Parsons has 2.5 sacks
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 14: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after sacking Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
