Position battleground (offense): Cowboys vs. Rams head-to-head breakdown

[CCBoy]

QUARTERBACK
Conclusion:
Last weeks game against the Steelers makes for a terrible watch when you see what Stafford was doing. He was under 50% completion with only one touchdown and he threw an interception to start the second half. Stafford really struggled after halftime, scoring no points on their final three drives and managed only 20 yards while completing no passes in the fourth quarter. He also has two touchdowns to three interceptions on the road.
Win: Cowboys
RUNNING BACK
Conclusion:
The change to both the Rams RB1 and RB2 cannot be overlooked here and how the change disrupts the continuity of the offense. The running back duo didn’t have a terrible day against Pittsburgh, but keep in mind the Pittsburgh defense is fifth-worse in the league at stopping the run. For the Cowboys running back corps, they are facing a run stopping defense that is ranked worse than Dallas’ defense.
Win: Cowboys
WIDE RECEIVERS
Conclusion:
Limiting Cooper Kupp’s explosive plays is an important factor in beating the Rams receiver corps. The Steelers did exactly that and by keeping his seven targets to just 29 yards, that helped secure the win. The Cowboys passing defense is allowing 177 yards per game which is the third-least, but the Rams receivers are going for 270 yards per game, fifth-most. So this is a key battle this week.
Win: Rams
TIGHT END
Conclusion:
The Rams defense allowed 84 yards against the Cardinals tight ends and 117 yards and a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles tight ends this season. This shows they allow targets to go out to the position while they commit to defending the wideouts. The Cowboys have a safety group that are very keen on stopping any tight end targets, but struggled with George Kittle three weeks ago. Higbee has the most receiving yards in this position battle and he’s the better receiver, but Ferguson is the more efficient blocker.
Win: Push
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Rams offensive line is giving up the sixth-most sacks and fourth-most pressures this season, and that is a big reason for Stafford’s inconsistencies. In the run game however, this unit has been outstanding. It’s almost like an opposite reflection of the Cowboys unit. Steve Avila has been decent for the line so far and a good building block to rebuilding this unit. Kevin Dotson, who previously played for the Steelers, has shown to be one of the better run blockers at the guard position this year.

In terms of finding a victor at this position, where Dallas is the better pass blocking unit, the Rams are a better run blocking corps. The Rams however you could argue are more efficient at run blocking than what Dallas are at pass blocking, so they edge the win.
Win: Rams
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[Yobwocs]

Add to that, they have no pass rush and their offense struggled moving the ball against the Steelers, Bengals, and Eagles.

Our defense usually plays well against Stafford led offenses. Need to get a statue on the ground. I give them a pass against Herbert because our defense was getting pressures just Herbert threw the ball away or ran for 1 or 2 yards whenever he felt any pressure which left plays on the field.

And I give them a pass against San Fran because everyone on the team cant do anything against them but against a team who's given up so many sacks, have one really good healthy receiver, not much running game last I saw, with no pass rush and cant tackle.....it would be disappointing to lose to a team that in my opinion is the 20th-22nd best team in the NFL. Lucky they got by the Colts.