For the 16th time in their history, the Dallas Cowboys will kick off another weekend of football with a showdown on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the previous 15 matchups, they've posted a healthy 10-5 record, although just five of those contests have come at home, where they've earned a 3-2 mark. Of course, this all means the game is tonight, so we'll keep this related Thursday trivia short to make sure you've got plenty of time to get ready for kickoff. Open a cold one and pass the nachos.
**1) On Oct. 26, 1978, the first Thursday night game was televised nationally by ABC. What NFC opponent did the Cowboys face?**
* Green Bay Packers
* Los Angeles Rams
* Minnesota Vikings
* New Orleans Saints
**2) Which Cowboys player has scored the most career touchdowns in Thursday night games?**
* Amari Cooper
* Ezekiel Elliott
* CeeDee Lamb
* Javonte Williams
**3) Not counting the Cowboys' annual Thanksgiving game, the most Thursday games the team has played in one season is?**
**4) Who was the Cowboys' opponent on Sept. 9, 2021, when Dak Prescott threw for 403 yards, the highest total in team history for a Thursday night game?**
* Chicago Bears
* New Orleans Saints
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers
* Tennessee Titans
**5) What day of the week have the Cowboys never played on?**
* Tuesday
* Wednesday
* Friday
* They've played on every day
**6) The Cowboys' first Thursday night win came on Nov. 29, 2007, against the Packers. Which wide receiver had his popcorn ready, recording 156 receiving yards and a touchdown catch in the game?**
* Miles Austin
* Patrick Crayton
* Sam Hurd
* Terrell Owens