After taking a 17-3 lead in the first quarter, the Dallas Cowboys smacked the Los Angeles Rams squad in the mouth right away. Despite a large mismatch on both sides of the trenches, the Rams managed to rally from a 33-17 hole to take the lead before Brett Rypien replaced injured quarterback Matthew Stafford.
By the conclusion of the third quarter, Dallas had already won the game, and Cooper Rush, their backup quarterback, completed it.
Offensive highlight: Darrell Henderson, along with Royce Freeman, was the Rams’ primary running back once again. Henderson finished with 31 rushing yards on 12 runs and three catches for 54 yards. The defensive line of the Cowboys spent the whole day in the backfield.
preventing the Rams’ passing and rushing attempts all day long, regardless of who was playing.
Before Dallas went to its backups, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb of the Cowboys had the dominant performance we’ve been waiting for, with 12 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns in about three quarters of action.
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Focus on defense: Aaron Donald, the standout interior defender for the Rams, recorded two sacks in a game in which the Cowboys averaged 6.1 yards per play, all without attempting to move the ball during the fourth quarter. Security Even though Jordan Fuller intercepted Dak Prescott early in the game, the Rams were never able to even the score.
DaRon Bland, a cornerback for the Cowboys, kept up his incredible 2023 campaign.catching yet another interception, driving it home for a score. Bland has stepped up in the absence of standout cornerback Trevon Diggs, totaling up to four interceptions this year. Dallas stopped Cooper Kupp to only four receptions for 21 yards, and reduced the Rams’ running assault to 3.8 yards per carry.
Rams rookie wide receiver PukaNacua was mostly kept in check while amassing three catches for forty-three yards.
Luke Schoonmaker, a rookie tight end with the Cowboys, recorded a 13-yard reception while recovering from an injury. With Schoonmaker and second-year tight end Jake Ferguson, who is still developing as a blocker and pass-catcher, Dallas might have a potent young tight end duo.