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ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys, with rookie sensations Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, were the hottest team in the NFL before their 11-game winning streak ended last week.Now theyre playing one of the hottest teams in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whose five-game streak is the clubs longest since the Super Bowl-winning season of 2002.First-year coach Dirk Koetter just isnt sure which team is hotter going into the Sunday night spotlight, a first for Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.Yeah, were playing with confidence and I think these guys have earned a certain amount of swagger, Koetter said. I think that comes with the territory, but if weve earned some swagger, how much has Dallas earned? They just had an 11-game winning streak snapped and were sitting there with Detroit at a five-game winning streak.That looks kind of puny compared to Dallas 11.The Cowboys (11-2) are struggling for the first time with Prescott and Elliott. Even though they beat Minnesota two weeks ago, Prescott had a season low in passing yardage and Elliott needed a 30-yard run late to get to 86.Then came the 10-7 loss to the New York Giants , Prescotts worst game as a pro when Dallas had a chance to wrap up the NFC East title and a first-round bye. The Cowboys will try again this week, but will need this time a Giants loss or tie against Detroit.I just worry about the next game, Prescott said. But coming off a bad game, you have that chip on your shoulder. You want to go back out there and thats what its about for me each and every day, is coming in and proving myself, not just after a loss.Defense has led a surge by the Buccaneers (8-5) to a tie for the NFC South lead with Atlanta, capped by a 16-11 win in which New Orleans was held without a touchdown for just the second time since quarterback Drew Brees joined the Saints in 2006. Tampa Bay has an NFL-high 14 takeaways during the winning streak.They are extremely fast, Dallas offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. They get a lot of people around the ball. Thats why they have so many turnovers. Thats a combination of their speed and pursuit.Things to consider in the second meeting in as many years between the Cowboys and Buccaneers, who snapped a five-game skid against Dallas with a win at home last season:PRIME TIME FOR JAMEIS: This game was moved from early Sunday, offering Tampa Bay a chance to shine against a storied franchise thats tied for the best record in the NFL this season. The Bucs are chasing their first playoff berth since 2007 and on the verge of ending a string of five straight last-place finishes in their division.But the biggest focal point is Winston, last years No. 1 overall pick.Not really taking that away from the Cowboys because they are a prestigious franchise, Winston said. But we have to focus on the Bucs.THIRD AND LONG: The Cowboys were one of the best teams in the NFL on third down most of the season before slumping to 2 of 24 combined against the Vikings and Giants. Penalties and negative plays led to a high number of third-and-long situations, and the passing game frequently broke down from more manageable distances. Dallas also didnt convert on first or second down as much.If you have 15 third downs in a game (against the Giants) its probably going to be a struggle, Garrett said.STINGY CREW: Tampa Bays defense has played much better since allowing more than 1,000 yards within a five-day span during losses to Oakland and Atlanta.The team has allowed only 17 second-half points during its surge, one of the best stretches in franchise history.For whatever reason, after that Thursday night game (against Atlanta), it just became a new defense, tight end Cameron Brate said. Those guys are playing with so much confidence and energy, which carries over to the rest of the team.McFADDEN MYSTERY: Darren McFadden, Dallas leading rusher last season, is active for the first time in 2016 after breaking his right elbow in a household accident during the offseason. Garrett isnt saying whether hell make the game-day roster, or what role he will have if he does. Backup running back Alfred Morris role has diminished significantly in recent weeks.MUTUAL RESPECT: Winston and Dak Prescott are meeting for the first time, but arent strangers.They were roommates at Peyton Mannings quarterback camp. And Prescott, a fourth-round pick who was expected to be the third quarterback before injuries to backup Kellen Moore and 10-year starter Tony Romo, appreciates what Winston has done in the spotlight from the beginning.I definitely admire the work he does, just being a great leader, Prescott said.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Air Max Belgique Pas Cher . The Americans, skipped by John Shuster, seized the advantage in the eighth end by scoring five points for a 7-3 lead. The Czechs pulled two back in the ninth, but Shusters team of third Jeff Isaacson, second Jared Zezel and lead John Landsteiner ended with another point to secure the last Olympic berth on offer. Magasin Air Max Belgique .C. -- Glenn Howard needed an extra end to move into the Masters Grand Slam of Curling final. http://www.airmaxpascher.be/ . By having more great seasons. 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Signed to a minor league contract in December, the 28-year-old right-hander was recalled from Triple-A before the game to make his third start with Boston.Youre watching and you say: `Hopefully they got them all out last night, OSullivan said.Hanley Ramirez and Sandy Leon hit two-run doubles as Boston scored its seven in the fifth.A good bounce-back win. A much needed series win, Red Sox manager John Farrell said. It was good to see us go out and set the tone with Sully on the mound.OSullivan didnt allow a runner to reach third in the first five innings and was replaced by Matt Barnes after consecutive singles opening the sixth. Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols hit RBI doubles around Mike Trouts run-scoring single.Ramirez had three hits and Leon drove in three for the Red Sox, who took two of three from Los Angeles.Matt Shoemaker (3-9) allowed five runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings.He just had a little trouble, obviously, getting out of the fifth, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. But one pitch here or there and hes got a little different outcome to his outing.Yunel Escobar had four hits and two RBI for the Angels, who have lost 11 of 13. C.J. Cron went hitless in four at-bats after going 6 for 6 with two homers and five RBI in Saturdays win.Shoemaker came in just 1/3 in his last eight startss but had a 1.dddddddddddd87 ERA.Its almost all for naught after that fifth, he said.David Ortizs RBI double to the triangle in center pushed the Red Sox in front. Ramirez followed with his slicing hit to right before scoring on Jackie Bradley Jr.s single for a 4-0 lead.Jose Alvarez gave up Leons double off the Green Monster. Leon scored when left fielder Jefry Marte overran the ball for an error on Marco Hernandezs single.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: 3B Escobar played his second straight game after missing seven in a row because of a tender left knee.Red Sox: 3B Travis Shaw was given the day off. Hernandez started in his place and had two singles.TO THE `PENScioscia demoted LHP Jhoulys Chacin (2-5, 6.11 ERA) to the bullpen. The lefty has lost his last three starts, giving up 14 runs in 11 1/3 innings. Scioscia said his turn will be taken by RHP Nick Tropeano, who will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday to start against Tampa Bay. The righty was sent down following his recovery from a shoulder injury.NICE GRABBradley made a running over-the-shoulder catch on Escobars drive in the third and doubled up Jett Bandy at second for an inning-ending double play.ORTIZ AND YAZOrtizs double was his 1,157th extra-base hit, tying former Red Sox player and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski for 12th on the big league career list.UP NEXTAngels: Tropeano (3-2) is expected to face Tampa Bays LHP Matt Moore (4-5, 4.67) when the teams open a four-game series.Red Sox: Rick Porcello (9-2) looks to remain unbeaten this season at Fenway Park when Boston hosts Texas and RHP Nick Martinez (1-1, 5.00) on Monday. Porcello is 6-0 in seven starts. ' ' '