News: Rams Will Challenge the Cowboys

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Rams Will Challenge the Cowboys
http://profootballtalkline.com/nfl/...news/108548/rams-will-challenge-cowboys.html/



Just when it feels like we still need to gloat over the win for the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, you realize that it’s already Thursday and there’s a new focus, the Los Angeles Rams. It’s a short week of preparation for Dallas and the Rams are coming off three extra day’s rest, time to get back to work.

These aren’t the Jeff Fisher Rams anymore. Through three weeks, they are closer to the Greatest Show on Turf, averaging 35.7 points per game, which is tops in the NFL so far this season. Some of those points have been scored by the defense, but rookie head coach Sean McVay has an offense that is very difficult to defend. The offensive wunderkind has the Rams heading in the right direction and they can attack the Cowboys in a number of ways. Todd Gurley is back to his old form; he already has six touchdowns on the season and is second in the league in total yards, at 127 per game. Los Angeles also has the receivers to spread the defense out and quarterback Jared Goff is markedly improved in his second year. That’s a tough challenge for a secondary that’s already shorthanded and could be without Sean Lee if his hamstring doesn’t allow him to play. It’s a tall order for the Dallas’ defense, even with Lee.

Last week the Cowboys were able to settle down defensively after a rough start by pressuring Carson Palmer. That will be a tougher task this week, the Rams’ revamped offensive line has only allowed three sacks on the season...
 
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Why, it’s been three games, and save like a few big plays, this high-octane offense from a year ago has been putzing along. Couple yards here, couple yards there. Dump passes here, a few six or eight yarders there:


When it comes to yards, just 311 a game so far. That ranks 19th in the NFL.

When it comes to first downs, like 17 a game. That’s tied for 23rd.

When it comes to third-down conversions, a staple from last season, just 13 of 38. That’s 34.2 percent, just 23rd.

And most importantly, points, 64, a tad better than 21 a game. Tied for 16th, so middling in the NFL at best.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...h-time-cowboys-put-tiger-their-offensive-tank



Right now, all excuses be damned...


'Come on. That is Dak Prescott at quarterback, Ezekiel Elliott at running back. Dez Bryant is out there. So is Jason Witten. And Cole Beasley. Three Pro Bowl offensive linemen. And all the Cowboys have scored in three games is seven touchdowns, with four of those in the final 31 minutes, 11 seconds of the third game.'
 
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...Sure, this Cowboys defense might be on the verge of a renaissance, holding two of its first three opponents to no more than 17 points. Sure, this defense is 10th in total yards. Sure, opposing quarterbacks are dropping faster than fall leaves (for them), the 11 sacks leaving the Cowboys tied for second in the league, just two behind Jacksonville.

But come on, it’s time, the fourth game of the season, to give those guys a little help. Never know when you might find yourself in a track meet out there. Oh wait, the Cowboys did in Denver, and they were left gasping for air, and that had nothing to do with that Mile High thin stuff.

And the offense knows it...

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...h-time-cowboys-put-tiger-their-offensive-tank


...Nevertheless, the Cowboys must get their run on against a Rams defense getting nicked for 229 rushing yards by Washington and another 113 last week by San Francisco, which just happened to score 39 points, only to lose by two...
 
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Aven8 said:
Run for the hills!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

The Rams are coming to town!!!!!!!! :laugh:
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Should be a good game watching...and probably starting out slowly on the Cowboys' game progression.
 
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Did you weather the hurricane alright, our friend? My prayers still with you, there...:starspin:
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Thanks a bunch. My place in Rockport was damaged beyond repair. Total loss. But I wasn’t there so safe and sound. I had my boat in storage and the building disappeared around it. There was debris all over my boat but with a chain saw and muscle I was able to pull it out with just cosmetic damage. Considering what I saw in Rockport I consider myself very fortunate. The damage was just too hard to describe. If you’ve ever experienced what 150 mph winds can do then you know. Thanks so much for your prayers. Let me know when you might need them in return.
 
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Rockport said:
Thanks a bunch. My place in Rockport was damaged beyond repair. Total loss. But I wasn’t there so safe and sound. I had my boat in storage and the building disappeared around it. There was debris all over my boat but with a chain saw and muscle I was able to pull it out with just cosmetic damage. Considering what I saw in Rockport I consider myself very fortunate. The damage was just too hard to describe. If you’ve ever experienced what 150 mph winds can do then you know. Thanks so much for your prayers. Let me know when you might need them in return.
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I've weathered the hurricanes in this area since the 50's. I do understand, but my heart still goes out...and keep the chin up, our friend. Recover with improvements!
 
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Rockport said:
Thanks a bunch. My place in Rockport was damaged beyond repair. Total loss. But I wasn’t there so safe and sound. I had my boat in storage and the building disappeared around it. There was debris all over my boat but with a chain saw and muscle I was able to pull it out with just cosmetic damage. Considering what I saw in Rockport I consider myself very fortunate. The damage was just too hard to describe. If you’ve ever experienced what 150 mph winds can do then you know. Thanks so much for your prayers. Let me know when you might need them in return.
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Glad you came out OK but damn sorry for your property loss ,damn
 
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Rockport said:
Thanks a bunch. My place in Rockport was damaged beyond repair. Total loss. But I wasn’t there so safe and sound. I had my boat in storage and the building disappeared around it. There was debris all over my boat but with a chain saw and muscle I was able to pull it out with just cosmetic damage. Considering what I saw in Rockport I consider myself very fortunate. The damage was just too hard to describe. If you’ve ever experienced what 150 mph winds can do then you know. Thanks so much for your prayers. Let me know when you might need them in return.
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I am real sorry to hear that. Its the small personal things that hurt the most. The memories that can never be replaced. I am glad you are OK.
 
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