Los Angeles Rams Preview: Can L.A. Bounce Back Against Fresh Dallas Cowboys?
In Week 8, the Los Angeles Rams fly south to face the Dallas Cowboys in AT&T Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
If the Rams win the NFC showdown, L.A. will snap the Cowboys' 10-game home winning streak that dates back to 2022, the longest active streak NFL.
To the surprise of some, the Rams are one of the top offenses in the league and are currently ranked sixth in yards per game (365.1).
Quarterback Matthew Stafford has excelled with 17 big-play passes of 20-plus yards in 2023, tied for third in the NFL. Meanwhile, limiting big plays is a strength of the Dallas secondary, which has allowed the second-fewest in the league with seven big plays.
A key to victory for Los Angeles is to get ahead early. The Cowboys are 4-0 in 2023 when leading at halftime and 0-2 when trailing at the break.
Dallas is at full strength after a week of rest and the Rams are coming off a 24-17 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Rams are within striking distance in the NFC West with much thanks for a breakout season from rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua. Former Triple Crown winner Cooper Kupp is back like he never left. Newly signed running back Darrell Henderson and receiver Tutu Atwell also look to continue their dominance.
Los Angeles' defense looks to get after Dallas' scrutinized "Texas Coast Offense" and quarterback Dak Prescott. Watch for receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is close to a few big milestones: He needs six receptions for 300 career receptions and 129 receiving yards on Sunday to reach 4,000 career receiving yards.
Kupp and Nacua
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RECORDS: Los Angeles Rams (3-4) at Dallas Cowboys (4-2)
ODDS: Los Angeles is a 6.5-point underdog vs. the Cowboys
GAME TIME: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 10 a.m. CT
LOCATION: AT&T Stadium - Arlington, Texas
TV/RADIO: FOX, ESPN LA 710 AM | KWKW 1330 | 93.1 JACK FM
THE FINAL WORD: Coach Sean McVay after losing to the Steelers:
“I feel very energized,” McVay said. “I feel very disappointed right now in the moment because there’s always things that you want to do to be able to help these guys do well and have success. You eat yourself up as a coach.”
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