But the Cowboys’ defense quickly got the ball back to Prescott by intercepting No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff. He looked the part Saturday.
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott looked impressive, throwing 2 TD’s and completing 10 of his 12 passes.
After being hit by Cowboys linebacker Derek Akunne, Goff’s second pass was a wobbly throw that was easily picked off by Mark Nzeocha.
Rams running back Aaron Green caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sean Mannion with 1:54 remaining on the clock to clinch the win. He’s not playing like a rookie.
At Mississippi State, Prescott shattered almost every major school passing record, including the career marks for passing yards and passing touchdowns.
NFL Preseason football is effectively a practice game, so coaches work hard to get in backups and try to set the depth chart.
A surprise player who impressed: Rookie wide receiver Nelson Spruce went undrafted out of Colorado, despite becoming the Pac-12’s all-time leading receiver.
The Rams had their moments, but a lot of them were in the backup-heavy second half. The Rams (and Cowboys) fans showed up in droves.
In an offense where the tight ends see the field a lot, Higbee would be a ideal fit alongside Lance Kendricks to help block for running back Todd Gurley.
The Rams went three and out.
The contrast between Prescott and (very costly) first round pick Jeff Goff was noticeable.
Bryant was on the field for 10 plays in Dallas’ preseason opener, his first game action since having foot and ankle surgery in January.
Dallas’ Dez Bryant had two receptions for 28 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass. The rookie quarterback’s first pass was incomplete.
Moments after the stadium erupted in cheers as the Rams took the field in Southern California for the first time since 1994, it fell into groans when Dallas returned the opening kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown.
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The Deacon Jones-led Rams of the ’60s were blue and white, including a blue-and-white helmet design. There was a gold stripe down the pant legs, and they continued to wear the same gold-and-blue helmets from St. Louis. It marked the first National Football League game in Los Angeles since the Rams were still an LA franchise on Christmas Eve of 1994.
