With injuries, heartbreak, and slim playoff hopes, the Cowboys face a grueling three-game stretch that could determine their postseason fate.

Two of the hottest teams in the NFL square off here in a late-December matchup at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys have won three of four but the Bucs are riding a four-game winning streak. 

The last few battles between the Cowboys and the Bucs were must-see TV, and these players could make sure the coming matchup is as well. 

The Cowboys have been scorching hot on the ground and in the pass rush, and will need to lean on that again Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. 

There might be a bit of revenge on the minds of the Buccaneers when they visit the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, despite the cast for both being different. 

As Cooper Rush heads into his seventh start as the Cowboys quarterback, he talked about the challenges that Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers present defensively, as well as cleaning up his issue with fumbles.

When it comes to his future with the Dallas Cowboys, and also the possibility of a training camp holdout, Micah Parsons could not be more clear on his stance.

Let's take a look at some of the greatest players in the history of the Cowboys who somehow weren't drafted but still found undeniable success.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

Just how tough is CeeDee Lamb? @spags52 breaks it down in his weekly Mick Shots. Plus, the foot is back, what KaVontae Turpin is wishing for, Mike Zimmer on Micah Parsons and more.

Here are 10 more notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's 7:20pm kickoff on NBC.

Carl Lawson's had a difficult, injury-filled career in the NFL. Now that he's healthy, he's back to playing some of his best football yet and knows there are higher levels that he can reach. 

There are several reasons Marist Liufau has progressed quickly as a Cowboys' rookie, one being DeMarvion Overshown's influence, and the other is his own fiery internal motor.

With so many players banged up for the Dallas Cowboys, their undrafted free agents have made the most of their opportunities to contribute and play winning football. 

The Cowboys are one of the hotter teams in the NFL right now, winning three of four games. But the Bucs are even hotter, winners of four straight games.

Every possible thing has worked against the Dallas Cowboys in 2024, including themselves, at times, but Mike McCarthy loves what he's saying lately.

In case there was any ever doubt, Jerry and Stephen Jones made it very clear that they want Micah Parsons to be a part of the Cowboys' future. Now, their next step is signing him to an extension.