Will the Buccaneers be without Baker Mayfield vs. Cowboys?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent shockwaves through the league as Baker Mayfield did not practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Dallas Cowboys have a massive challenge ahead of them when they meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night.

The Buccaneers have been one of the hottest teams in the league, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield.

However, on Wednesday, the injury report for the Cowboys opponent had a glaring name on the list. It appears that Mayfield did not practice due to a knee injury.

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The severity of the injury is unknown at the moment. However, for Mayfield to have missed practice, it is still cause for concern.

If Mayfield were to miss Sunday night's game, it would change the entire complexion of the meeting and put the Buccaneers in a tough spot offensively.

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The Buccaneers currently have the fourth-best passing attack, the fourth-best rushing attack, and the third-best yards-per-game average.

Being without Mayfield means the team would have to rely a lot more on the run game against a Cowboys team that has struggled to stop the run all season.

We will keep you updated with the latest injury news regarding the Cowboys and Buccaneers as fans anxiously await the primetime matchup.

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