LAST WEEK: 1-1. Dolphins (L), Buccaneers (W). Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stormed out to an 8-6 record in sole possession of first place in the NFC South. Their offense has looked unstoppable at times and, after a dominant performance against the stout Los Angeles Chargers' defense in Week 15,

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can strengthen their grip on the NFC South in primetime, but the Dallas Cowboys can play spoiler. However, both teams will be without noteworthy players.