Week 3 brings the Dallas Cowboys to Cowboys Stadium for the first time this season after two weeks on the road that yielded mixed results. After winning big against the New York Giants opening night, the Cowboys faltered in Week 2, losing big at Seattle.
Quarterback Tony Romo in particular is looking for a bounce back game against the 1-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are coming off a Week 2 loss where they allowed Eli Manning to throw for over 500 yards against them. The good news for Romo and the rest of the offense is that 10 of 11 starters are expected to play. The bad news is the one missing will be center Phil Costa, who is out with an injured back.
On defense, nose tackle Jay Ratliff is out with an injured ankle while defensive end Kenyon Coleman is out with a knee injury. Safety Gerald Sensabaugh is listed as doubtful due to a calf injury, leaving defensive end DeMarcus Ware and a retooled secondary will be shorthanded as they look to continue their early season success defending the pass.
Game Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 23; 12 p.m. CT
TV Schedule: FOX
TV Distribution Map: The506.com
Radio Schedule: Cowboys: 105.3 The Fan, Buccaneers: WFUS 103.5 / WDAE 620 AM
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