Tampa Bay at Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys had already clinched a playoff spot before taking the field last week vs. the NY Giants. They ran into a buzzsaw as the Giants pinned their second loss on the Boys this season. While no one else has been able to beat the Cowboys express, it does appear that the Cowboys are not playing with the same intensity or edge, while the opponents are coming on and bringing everything they have. Dallas has scored 24 total points the last two weeks, but have given up just 25. They will be taking on an emerging Tampa Bay team that is off five straight wins and covers, and the Buccaneers' defense has really been in charge. Tampa Bay has allowed a total of 64 total points in their last five games, or just 12.8 points per game. And, they have needed that type of "D" because the offense has produced fewer than 20 points in three of their last four. This game is going to be a lot like the Giants game last week for the Cowboys as they get a motivated team, playing very well on the defensive side that is trying to make a statement. Jameis Winston has thrive against poor pass defenses like Dallas' (teams allowing over 60% completions. Since last year, the Bucs are 11-3 ATS vs. such teams on the road. And, Jason Garrett is just 21-36 ATS as a favorite including 11-25 ATS as home chalk. Play the Bucs and the UNDER.