Jason Peters and Jayron Kearse both helped lift the Cowboys to the second round of the NFL playoffs, and the team provided some early updates on their status for the NFC Divisional Round.

The Cowboys had no problem being forgetful in their dominating victory over the Buccaneers.

What a difference a week makes. Make that, eight days.

Micah Parsons said the postseason is where legends are made, and the Cowboys just embarrassed one on his own field.

Brett Maher's uncharacteristically rough night was overshadowed by the Cowboys dominant performance in their win over the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. With so much potential, Maher knows he has to correct his kicking woes … and fast.

Dak Prescott needed to have the game of his life if the Cowboys were to hand Tom Brady his first-ever loss against the franchise, and that's exactly what happened in the wild card battle.

Plays that might get forgotten include Dak Prescott's third-down scramble before halftime and a missed two-point conversion by the Buccaneers.

A record-breaking performance from quarterback Dak Prescott and a dominating Dallas defense lead to a 31-14 Cowboys victory over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Monday's 7:15 CT playoff matchup on ESPN.

As great as Tom Brady still is, making him drive the length of the field is not what the Bucs do best. If the Cowboys can keep the big plays to a minimum.

Tom Brady has never lost to the Cowboys, and in a rematch of Week 1 with the season on the line, Dallas will try to bounce back from a poor showing in Week 18 to exorcise their demon.

The entire season has led up to this point for the Cowboys, culminating with a date against the Buccaneers to advance their playoff hopes.

As the Cowboys seek their first road playoff win in 30 years, here's what our podcast experts think will happen in Tampa as the Cowboys get ready to face the Bucs.

We all know the numbers by now. Cowboys haven't won a road playoff game in 30 years. Haven't won a playoff game in blue jerseys in 45 years. And have never beaten Tom Brady in any game. Can they all come to an end Monday night?

The injury bug sank it's stinger into the Cowboys roster over the back half of the season, but the team is in a very good spot regarding their health as the most important game of the year nears.

Yes, the Cowboys haven't won on the road in the playoffs for a long time, but that's not this current team's problem, to right the wrongs of seasons past.

The Cowboys and Dak Prescott will be looking to rewrite recent playoff history come Monday night against the Buccaneers. As they, and Prescott have done all season, a chance to respond is all they will be looking for.

It goes without saying that CeeDee Lamb knows what's at stake in Tampa, and as he accepts his first-ever All-Pro honor, he's pulling from all manner of experience to help him level up.

The running game has been the Cowboys' calling card all season when it comes to kick starting the offense. Despite a slow finish to the season in that area, they'll need to reignite it if they want a successful trip to Tampa.

It remains a discussion on if Xavier Rhodes will make his debut for the Cowboys when they face Tom Brady, but he's ready for them to call his number — already mentoring the young DBs.

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

Not so fast with this talk about Tom Brady being undefeated against the Cowboys, as he takes a deeper look into the matter in his weekly Mick Shots. Plus, the playoff experience on this Dallas squad and more!

With both youth and playoff experience on their side, the Cowboys can use both to their advantage heading into next Monday night against the Buccaneers.

It sounds as if you can count both Johnathan Hankins and Tyler Biadasz in when the Cowboys visit Tom Brady and the Bucs, joining LVE as another starter returning for the playoffs.

Two Cowboys garnered a new NFL honor as the team places its focus on trying to shock the world in the playoffs, but one glaring omission places question marks on the overall list

Watch Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's best plays from 5-TD game vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2022 NFL season.

Watch every Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz catch from 2-TD game vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2022 NFL season.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays from their Super Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch the highlights from the Super Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tune in for Cowboys Pregame LIVE presented by WinStar as they count down to the kickoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi joins Peyton and Eli Manning during the Cowboys-Buccaneers NFC Wild Card Game.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell joins Peyton and Eli Manning during the Cowboys-Buccaneers NFC Wild Card Game.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons' wicked spin move nets a late-game sack of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders joins Peyton and Eli Manning during the Cowboys-Buccaneers NFC Wild Card Game.

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins swarms Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady on a 9-yard sack.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb joins the Cowboys touchdown party with an 18-yard catch that comes via a wheel route.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup tightrope walks the end zone and catches a touchdown pass that slips through the hands of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard moves through tackles like the Hulk on 18-yard run to set up first-and-goal.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz makes an improbable juggling catch for 26 yards down the sideline.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is charged up over his second touchdown pass to tight end Dalton Schultz.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott escapes the pocket to his left and turns on the jets for a 10-yard run and a first down.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott puts it on a rope for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb downfield for 20-yard gain late in the first half.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott zips pass to tight end Dalton Schultz in stride for 20-yard connection downfield for a new set of downs.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott does it himself on fourth career postseason rush TD, capitalizing on the turnover and extending Cowboys' lead to 12-0 midway through the second quarter.

Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse snags Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's first red zone INT since 2019, his first one with the Buccaneers, snapping an NFL record 410 consecutive attempts without throwing a red zone INT.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott takes advantage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass coverage and connects with Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz for a 22-yard touchdown to open the scoring in an NFC Wild Card Game.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard bursts through a hole on 18-yard run down the sideline to set up Cowboys in prime scoring position.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Gallup hauls in leaping catch from quarterback Dak Prescott for 15-yard gain to move the chains.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys as the arrive to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Wild Card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium presented by Blockchain.com.

Views of the Wild Card playoff matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

Pregame views of the Wild Card playoff matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys practice as they prepare for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.