There were some things the Dallas Cowboys did well and some they didn’t against the Tampa Buccaneers. Dak Prescott was magical in the passing game and the defense forced four turnovers. However, the kicking game was a major issue and their kick coverage was atrocious. Mike McCarthy decided to kick a 48-yard field goal with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter to give the Cowboys a one-point lead. Historical rates suggest that he should have gone for it and not allowed Tom Brady the opportunity for a game-winning drive, which he would engineer.
La’el Collins was hit with a five-game suspension on Friday. With multiple versatile offensive linemen, there are a plethora of ways the Cowboys can make up for his absence. CeeDee Lamb gained over 100 yards in Week 1 but he also let a few passes get through his hands, highlighting an issue that plagued him as a rookie. Amari Cooper’s record-setting performance, the players who shined the most against the Buccaneers, and much more sit at the forefront of the news and notes for Saturday.