NFL Preview: Rams vs. Cowboys Odds, Betting Lines, Props & Injury Report 

Dynamic-duo Rams looking for road upset vs. Cowboys

Coming out of a bye in Week 7, the Dallas Cowboys are 4-2 after a narrow win on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before that, they lost 42-10 against the San Francisco 49ers and dismantled the New England Patriots 38-3. They now look ahead to the Rams in Week 8.

The Los Angeles Rams, meanwhile, are 3-4 following a controversial loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 24-17. The Rams have wins this season over the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, and Arizona Cardinals. They’ve had close calls against the Cincinnati Bengals, 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and, of course, the Steelers. 

Rams offense versus Cowboys secondary

Los Angeles has quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has 1,908 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions. He’s completing less than 60% of his passes so far. His top two receivers, Puka Nacua, and Cooper Kupp, are candidates for 100+ yards each game. In Week 7, Nacua had eight catches for 154 yards. In Week 6, Kupp had seven receptions for 148 yards and a touchdown. 

Against the Cowboys, the Rams will face a weakened cornerback duo, with DaRon Bland and Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore has allowed two touchdowns this season. Bland is allowing 10 yards per reception. They’ll be tasked with defending two dynamic receivers.

Parsons, Lawrence and the rest of the pass rush likely key for Cowboys

It’s had some ups and downs, but the Cowboys’ pass rush — led by Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence — has managed 132 pressures, 16 sacks, and 19 quarterback hits this season. It will face off against a Rams offensive line that’s allowed 100 pressures, 12 sacks, 19 hits, and 69 hurries this season. 

Rams vs. Cowboys odds and betting lines for Week 8

Rams vs. Cowboys player props

Rams vs. Cowboys head to head

STATS	Rams LAR	Cowboys DAL
Offense Ranking OFF RNK	18th	11th
Defense Ranking DEF RNK	29th	16th
Offense Net Yards Per Game OFF NET YPG	324	353.6
Defense Net Yards Per Game DEF NET YPG	372.8	329.4
Passing Yards Per Game PASS YPG	226.6	271.6
Turnovers Committed Per Game TOC PG	1.2	1.2

Rams vs. Cowboys injury report: Who’s out, who’s starting 

The Cowboys recently placed two players, CJ Goodwin and Leighton Vander Esch, on injured reserve. Their Week 8 opponent, the Rams, also have injuries, including to two running backs — Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers.

Williams has been a large component of the Los Angeles offense, so with his loss, the Rams’ leading rusher in Week 7 was Royce Freeman.

Cowboys Week 8 injury update: Leighton Vander Esch, CJ Goodwin to IR

Rams Week 8 injury update: Kyren Williams remains out on IR