Cowboys Face 70-Plus Snap Strain Against 0-4 Buccaneers as Staff Warns of Letdown Risk
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Updated · DallasCowboys.com · Oct 8
Cowboys Face 70-Plus Snap Strain Against 0-4 Buccaneers as Staff Warns of Letdown Risk
3 articles · Updated · DallasCowboys.com · Oct 8
Summary
Dallas staff flagged physical wear as a bigger immediate concern than mindset, with the Cowboys heading into Thursday after two demanding road games and a trip to Brazil.
71 offensive snaps in Rio and 73 against Houston have left Dallas carrying a heavy workload in 11 days, raising questions about whether the offense can sustain another 70-plus-snap game.
That strain matters more because the defense and special teams are still searching for consistency, forcing the offense to shoulder recent wins and making efficiency critical against Tampa Bay.
At 2-2 after a 4-3-1 home record last year, Dallas was also warned not to overlook a 0-4 Buccaneers team that is missing Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield Jr. but still coached by Todd Bowles.