Dallas (7-6) lost the last two games with just seconds remaining, the reason, failed field goals. The Cowboys have lost rookie running back DeMarco Murray for the year because of a broken ankle in the Sunday night loss to the Giants last week. Original starting RB Felix Jones will replace Murray.

Dallas has the sixth-best offense in the NFL, so they should be able to score often on the Buccaneers, they are known to give up an average of 28.5 points per game, next-to-worst in the league.

Tampa Bay (4-9) has to be better on offense than it was in committing seven turnovers in last week’s 41-14 loss to Jacksonville. Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman will have opportunities to throw against a weak Dallas secondary that is ranked 24th against the pass.

Saturday, Dec. 17,2011
7pm pre game 7:30 pm kick off
NFL: Cowboys vs. Bucs

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