GAME SUMMARY: Cowboys defeat Rams to improve to 5-2
Coming off of their bye week, the Cowboys notched another victory over the Rams on Sunday, beating them 43-20 in a game that saw them dominate on offense, defense, and special teams. This win made their 11th consecutive win at home.
Lamb sets career high
Of the Cowboys’ four offensive touchdowns, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught two. Not only that, but he contributed a career high of 12 receptions and 158 yards.
Prescott with four passing TDs
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott started off the game with a sack on the very first play of the game and was sacked another time shortly after that, but it was called back on a penalty. Then, he was sacked again immediately after. It wasn’t exactly the start the Cowboys had in mind. But, they made up for it and then some. A few long gains by Lamb and fellow WR Michael Gallup helped set up an 18-yard touchdown pass from Prescott to Jake Ferguson.
That was Precott’s first of four, passing to Lamb twice and once to Cooks. He finished the game 25-of-31 for 304 yards, the four touchdowns, and one interception. It was his first 300-yard game of the season.
Dallas defense dominates
The Dallas defense was as dominant as the offense with one touchdown from Daron Bland (his third – NFL leader in this stat), who intercepted Matt Stafford’s pass and ran the ball 36 yards into the end zone. In addition to that, MicahParsons had one sack, two tackles for a loss, and three quarterback hits. DoranceArmstrong had one sack, one tackle for a loss, and one quarterback hit.
Cowboys Special Teams
The Cowboys even showed out on special teams. SamWilliams blocked a punt to get a safety for Dallas. Then, KavontaeTurpin returned the ball 63 yards to set up Lamb’s first TD.
Stafford injury adds to insult
The Rams offense was unable to stop the Dallas defense and the Rams defense couldn’t stop the Dallas passing game. On top of that, Stafford left the game in the third quarter after hurting his thumb on a failed 2-point conversion and later suffering a bloody elbow when he caught a 2-point conversion pass from Tutu Atwell. Before that, he led the Rams to two scoring drives to cut Dallas’ lead to 30-16. But then he threw the interception to Bland which resulted in the touchdown for the Cowboys.
Nacua sets a record
Despite the Rams loss, receiver Puka Nacua set an NFL record for most catches by a rookie through the first 8 weeks of the season with 61 career catches.
What’s next?
The Cowboys will play NFC East rivals the PhiladelphiaEagles next Sunday in a game that will really let people know if Dallas are contenders.
The Rams will face the GreenBayPackers next Sunday as they look to swing back from today’s loss.
