Rams Offense Stifled in 22-10 Loss to Cowboys: Live Game Log
The Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys meet for the 37th all-time meeting at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, as two teams headed into opposite directions look to emerge victorious in an interesting NFC bout.
The all-time series is tied 18-18 after the Rams picked up a 20-17 win over Dallas in the 2020 season opener. The two teams have also met nine times in the postseason.
The Cowboys (3-1) head into SoFi on the shoulders of backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who has rallied Dallas to three straight wins after Dak Prescott injured his thumb in the season opener.
But the Cowboys have also been led by a dominate defense that hasn't allowed more than 20 points in a game this season. Star linebacker Micah Parsons and cornerback Trevon Diggs have led the pack while safety Donovan Wilson continues to make big plays.
Rams coach Sean McVay showered praises on Dallas ahead of Sunday's game,
“A team that's riding a good streak," he said. "I think they've played really good, complementary football. Obviously when you look at them defensively, they've got excellent players coming off the edge. I think they're really aggressive on all three levels, they've got great speed."
Live updates will appear below at kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Rams 3, Cowboys 9
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: Stafford is sacked and the ball comes loose, which is scooped and scored by the Cowboys for the touchdown. The Cowboys can't handle the snap on the extra point attempt and it is no good as they lead 6-0 with 13:27 left in the first quarter.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
Rams offense showing signs of life as Stafford finds Robinson for 6 yards and Higbee for 9, moving into Dallas territory.
Despite the pair of first downs, the Rams offense can't get much going and is forced to punt.
The Cowboys blocked the punt and will start their drive at the Rams 20.
FIELD GOAL COWBOYS: Brett Maher connects on the 33-yard field goal to give the Cowboys a 9-0 lead with 8:43 left in the first quarter. The drive went 5 yards on 4 plays, taking :51 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
Stafford uncorks a 54-yard bomb down the middle to Tutu Atwell, moving the ball into the red zone.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Matt Gay connects on the 29-yard field goal to cut the Cowboys' lead to 9-3 with 5:22 left in the first quarter. The drive went 65 yards on 7 plays, taking 3:21 off the clock.
The Cowboys start their drive at their own 25.
The Cowboys get a first down but the Rams defense holds, as Aaron Donald gets home on 3rd and 5 for a sack, forcing the Cowboys to punt.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 5.
On 3rd and 1 Akers breaks out of contact and carries it 13 yards for a Rams first down.
SECOND QUARTER: Rams 10, Cowboys 16
Despite the first down from Akers, the Rams offense goes backwards on the following plays and is forced to punt again.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 26.
One first down is all the Cowboys manage as Michael Gallup drops a gimme pass on 3rd and 2, forcing Dallas to punt.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 18.
TOUCHDOWN RAMS: Stafford connects with Kupp who races in for a 75-yard touchdown. Gay's extra point attempt is good to give the Rams a 10-9 lead with 9:31 left in the second quarter. The drive went 83 yards on 3 plays, taking 1:29 off the clock.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 25.
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS: Tony Pollard breaks loose for a 57-yard touchdown run. Maher's extra point attempt is good to give the Cowboys a 16-10 lead with 7:59 left in the second quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 3 plays, taking 1:32 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
The Rams offense would not get much going as the Cowboys defense stifled them into a three and out.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 23.
Dallas picks up one first down but moves backwards after that as the Rams force a Cowboys punt.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 20.
Nothing going for the Rams offensively on this drive as the Cowboys force a punt on another three and out.
The Rams pull out the fake punt on 4th and 5 which gets 12 yards and extends the drive.
The Rams get into Dallas territory but stall out on the drive, forced to punt just before halftime.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 12.
The Cowboys run it once and bring an end to the first half.
THIRD QUARTER: Rams 10, Cowboys 19
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 25.
On 3rd and 15 Rush finds Gallup down the sideline for a gain of 26 yards to move into Los Angeles territory.
FIELD GOAL COWBOYS: Maher drills the 40-yard field goal to extend the Cowboys lead to 19-10 with 8:11 left in the third quarter. The drive went 53 yards on 13 plays, taking 6:49 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
On 3rd and 5 Stafford finds Higbee for a gain of 10 yards, then escapes pressure on 3rd and 2 to find Higbee for 6 yards to move into Dallas territory.
The Rams drive stalls out on 3rd and 11, as Micah Parsons gets home for the sack to force a Rams' punt.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 4.
The Rams defense comes up with a much needed three and out, forcing the Cowboys to punt.
The Rams will start their drive at the Cowboys 29.
FOURTH QUARTER: Rams 10, Cowboys 22
Gay misses the 51-yard field goal as the Rams fail to take advantage of the good field position.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 41.
The Rams defense matches the Cowboys defense and forces another three and out of their own.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 10.
Another Rams drive goes three and out as the Cowboy defense continues to shut them down.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 49.
Elliott and Pollard break off back-to-back runs of 7 and 8 yards as Dallas looks to bleed out the clock and put this game away.
FIELD GOAL COWBOYS: Maher's 36-yard field goal is good to extend the Cowboys lead to 22-10 with 5:32 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 35 yards on 9 plays, taking 5:37 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
Stafford finds Kupp for a gain of 19 yards, with an additional 15 yards tacked on for a roughing the passer penalty.
INTERCEPTION COWBOYS: Stafford is hit as he throws and his pass is intercepted by Malik Hooker.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 4.
The Cowboy offense is content to run three straight run plays and kill more clock before punting.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 46.
FUMBLE RECOVERY COWBOYS: Stafford goes down and fumbles in the process, effectively bringing an end to this one.
The Cowboys will start their drive at their own 39 and kneel the clock out on this game.
END OF GAME
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