Alas, the National Football League schedule dictates that they return to the field after a nine-day break, and Sunday’s road game against the Dallas Cowboys isn’t an ideal way for the Rams to sustain their surprising momentum.
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New receivers Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods both amassed more than 100 yards receiving in last week’s 41-39 victory over the 49ers. Linebacker Sean Lee didn’t practice with a hamstring injury and will likely be a gametime decision. The bad news is safety Lamarcus Joyner is out and his back up, Cody Davis, will likely also be out. Last week they surrendered 84 yards and two touchdowns to Carlos Hyde and the week before, every Redskins running back that touched the ball gained about six yards a pop. Gurley had 36 yards and a touchdown. So is Gurley, the NFL’s 2015 offensive rookie of the year, who this week was named the NFC’s offensive player of the month. This will be a true test to see if the defense can slow down a star running back in an effort to get a signature win. “But it’s a team award”. Quarterback Carson Palmer has been erratic at times this season, but offensive line struggled and he was under constant duress against the Cowboys.
This is one of those games that separates the contenders from the pretenders, and the Rams look to be more of the latter than the former despite leading the NFC West. They don’t want Todd Gurley controlling the game and gashing them.
“Part of coaching is getting fired”. “He can wreck a game if you’re not careful”. “Yeah, we spent some good years there”.
The team will stand with their hands over their heart for the anthem.
Donald is one of the best interior defenders in the league and when he matches up against Cowboys right guard Zack Martin, it will provide the best the league can offer.
There was a 45 minute delay in the game due to a lightning strike, however, not even that could shock the Bears into life, and they limply gave up the game to a far superior side.
This is the first meeting between the two teams since 2014, the Cowboys won that one. Rams QB Jared Goff was first overall pick in last year’s draft, Cowboys’ Dak Prescott was 135th (fourth round) before becoming NFL Offensive Rookie of Year.
On the morning of each Cowboys game, you’ll get a chance to take a sip of Joe’s gridiron insights with our ‘Morning Cup of Joe.’ He’ll offer five storylines to follow when the Cowboys take the field and his thoughts on what to expect. Cowboys seeking longest winning streak in series at four games. It will be vital for Dallas to improve in both of these categories going forward. “He can really do it all”.
The LA Rams don’t have a big amount of players on their injury report, but some concerns are there for Sean McVay’s team. “So we will have to be at our best against him”.
The disappointment so far with this Rams squad is its defense, specifically the run defense. “When you get pressure in the pocket, you have to make plays and keep him in the pocket”. And then you look up at the end and they’re 6-10 or 5-11. I heard it’s awesome, heard the fans are great and we’re excited to get out there.
More attention for Lawrence will also translate to more opportunity for others on the Cowboys defensive line. “So it’s about being focused and physical for the entire game, for 60 snaps not 50 snaps and that is how you stop the run”. He has thrown just two interceptions from 107 attempts this season so far, and if the Rams cannot keep him quiet he could make things hard for them today.
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Maintaining balance and staying on schedule might be the most effective way to limit Lawrence.
