Caleb Downs arrives for Thursday Night Football against Tampa Bay

Dallas hosts the prime-time matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

.@dallascowboys standout rookie Caleb Downs has arrived for TNF ✨ @TBvsDAL – 8:15pm ET on Prime Video Stream on @NFLPlu Via @NFL on X

What happened: Rookie defensive back Caleb Downs has arrived ahead of Thursday Night Football. The standout defender is on-site for the prime-time broadcast on Prime Video.

Why it matters: Downs, drafted 11th overall out of Ohio State, continues his debut season as Dallas hosts Tampa Bay. The Cowboys seek to build on their 4-3 record against a struggling Buccaneers squad.

By the numbers: Dallas enters the matchup as with an 5. The Cowboys are averaging 28.1 points per game this season, while Tampa Bay brings a 2-5 record and a five-game losing streak.

What to watch: Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET.

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