The Dallas Cowboys were not expected to have success once Dak Prescott was injured. But they have won three straight games with backup quarterback Cooper Rush in the fold. This week, they go to the West coast to take on the Los Angeles Rams, who are one of four NFC West teams with a 2-2 record. In our NFL picks for Week 5, we look at Cowboys vs Rams as both of these teams need a win to keep up in competitive divisions.
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Cowboys vs Rams Betting Pick
NFL
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
DAL | Passing | LAR |
---|---|---|
428 | CMP | 367 |
614 | ATT | 604 |
69.7 | CMP% | 60.8 |
258.6 | YDS/GM | 231.1 |
7.6 | Y/A | 6.9 |
6.7 | NY/A | 6.1 |
10 | INT | 10 |
40 | SK | 41 |
Defense/Offense
DAL | Passing | LAR |
---|---|---|
308 | CMP | 361 |
509 | ATT | 583 |
60.5 | CMP% | 61.9 |
187.4 | YDS/GM | 239 |
6.8 | Y/A | 7.4 |
5.7 | NY/A | 6.6 |
17 | INT | 13 |
46 | SK | 34 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
DAL | Rushing | LAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
468 | ATT | 433 |
1920 | YDS | 1816 |
112.9 | Y/G | 106.8 |
4.1 | Y/A | 4.2 |
14 | TD | 14 |
0.8 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Defense/Offense
DAL | Rushing | LAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
459 | ATT | 477 |
1910 | YDS | 2045 |
112.4 | Y/G | 120.3 |
4.2 | Y/A | 4.3 |
14 | TD | 18 |
0.8 | TD/G | 1.1 |
Special Teams
Offense/Defense
DAL | Special Teams | LAR |
---|---|---|
18 | Punts/Ret | 32 |
98 | Punt/Yds | 495 |
5.4 | Punt/Y/R | 15.5 |
18 | Kick Off/Ret | 11 |
393 | Kick Off/Yds | 296 |
21.8 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 26.9 |
Defense/Offense
DAL | Special Teams | LAR |
---|---|---|
24 | Punts/Ret | 28 |
247 | Punt/Yds | 204 |
10.3 | Punt/Y/R | 7.3 |
8 | Kick Off/Ret | 9 |
198 | Kick Off/Yds | 145 |
24.8 | Kick Off/Y/rt | 16.1 |
Scoring
Offense/Defense
DAL | Scoring | LAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
14 | RshTD | 14 |
36 | RecTD | 24 |
36 | FGM | 30 |
38 | FGA | 38 |
29.9 | Pts/G | 22.2 |
Defense/Offense
DAL | Scoring | LAR |
---|---|---|
17 | G | 17 |
14 | RshTD | 18 |
21 | RecTD | 26 |
22 | FGM | 32 |
26 | FGA | 43 |
18.5 | Pts/G | 23.8 |
Team Advanced Defense
DAL | Defense | LAR |
---|---|---|
28.5% | Bltz% | 24.3% |
5.5% | Hrry% | 6.0% |
9.4% | QB Hit% | 7.6% |
21.3% | QB Prss% | 18.9% |
Injuries
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dak Prescott | QB | Thumb | Out | 10/09/22 |
Devante Bond | LB | Knee | Out | 10/09/22 |
Devin Harper | LB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
Ian Bunting | TE | Neck | Out | 10/09/22 |
Jake McQuaide | LS | Triceps | Out | 10/09/22 |
Jalen Tolbert | WR | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
James Washington | WR | Foot | Out | 10/09/22 |
Jason Peters | OT | Chest | Out | 10/09/22 |
Markquese Bell | S | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
Nahshon Wright | CB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
Quinton Bohanna | DT | Shoulder | Out | 10/09/22 |
Tarell Basham | DE | Thigh | Out | 10/09/22 |
Tyron Smith | OT | Knee | Out | 10/09/22 |
Damone Clark | LB | Neck | Questionable | 10/09/22 |
Donovan Wilson | S | Ankle | Questionable | 10/07/22 |
CeeDee Lamb | WR | Groin | Probable | 10/09/22 |
Connor McGovern | G | Ankle | Probable | 10/06/22 |
Dalton Schultz | TE | Knee | Probable | 10/06/22 |
Jake Ferguson | TE | Knee | Probable | 10/09/22 |
Jayron Kearse | S | Knee | Probable | 10/06/22 |
Jourdan Lewis | CB | Groin | Probable | 10/09/22 |
Malik Hooker | S | Thumb | Probable | 10/06/22 |
Noah Brown | WR | Neck | Probable | 10/06/22 |
Tony Pollard | RB | Illness | Probable | 10/09/22 |
Name | Position | Injury | Status | Updated |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bobby Brown III | DT | Suspended | Out | 10/09/22 |
Brian Allen | C | Knee | Out | 10/09/22 |
Brycen Hopkins | TE | Suspension | Out | 10/09/22 |
Bryce Perkins | QB | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
Cobie Durant | DB | Hamstring | Out | 10/09/22 |
Coleman Shelton | G | Ankle | Out | 10/09/22 |
Daniel Hardy | OLB | Ankle | Out | 10/09/22 |
David Long Jr. | DB | Groin | Out | 10/09/22 |
Jordan Fuller | DB | Hamstring | Out | 10/09/22 |
Kyren Williams | RB | Ankle | Out | 10/09/22 |
Lance McCutcheon | WR | Gameday Inactive | Out | 10/09/22 |
Logan Bruss | G | Knee (acl) | Out | 10/09/22 |
Quentin Lake | S | Knee | Out | 10/09/22 |
Taylor Rapp | DB | Ribs | Out | 10/09/22 |
Travin Howard | ILB | Groin | Out | 10/09/22 |
Tremayne Anchrum Jr. | OT | Leg | Out | 10/09/22 |
Troy Hill | CB | Groin | Out | 10/09/22 |
Van Jefferson | WR | Knee | Out | 10/09/22 |
David Edwards | G | Illness | Probable | 10/07/22 |
Betting Trends
DAL | Betting Trends | LAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
22.67 | Avg Score | 20 |
14.33 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
31.67 | Avg Score | 20.33 |
16 | Avg Opp Score | 25 |
DAL | Betting Trends | LAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
17.6 | Avg Score | 18.6 |
17 | Avg Opp Score | 22.8 |
AWAY | HOME | |
5-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
5-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
29.8 | Avg Score | 23.8 |
17 | Avg Opp Score | 22.6 |
DAL | Betting Trends | LAR |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
26.5 | Avg Score | 22.1 |
17.6 | Avg Opp Score | 21.5 |
AWAY | HOME | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
9-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
26.2 | Avg Score | 24 |
19.7 | Avg Opp Score | 21.4 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Why Bet The Rams:
✅ This is a good get right spot for the Rams after getting beaten on the road by the 49ers last week. They struggled to move the ball against the 49ers, but should be better able to do so on the road against the Cowboys. Expect the connection between Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp to be at its best to help the Rams get a victory that they sorely need.
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✅ This is probably the worst matchup that Cooper Rush has encountered since taking over as the starting quarterback of the Cowboys. In his three starts this season, he has played at home against struggling Bengals and Commanders teams, and on the road against the subpar Giants. While the Rams are not as good as they were last year when they won the Super Bowl, they are by far the best team Rush has played in his pro career, which will be an issue for Dallas.
✅ These teams are virtually identical from a scoring offense perspective. The Cowboys average 17.8 points per game so far this season, while the Rams have put up 17.5 points per game. When you remember that the Cowboys have played three home games out of their four games, the Cowboys scoring numbers become very concerning, and will be a problem here.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cooper Rush show continued last week for the Dallas Cowboys, as they won their third straight game with Rush as their quarterback. They beat the Washington Commanders in Week 4, as the Cowboys managed to keep the Commanders at a distance for the duration of the game. This week, the Cowboys will face their toughest test during the Cooper Rush era against the defending champions on the road.
For the Cowboys, the biggest key to this game will be getting pressure on Matthew Stafford. Doing that will not allow Cooper Kupp time to get separation, as the Cowboys will look to disrupt the Stafford-Kupp connection.
Los Angeles Rams
In Week 4, the Los Angeles Rams were demolished by the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara on Monday Night Football. The Rams failed to score a touchdown in that contest, as they were made to settle for several field goals deep in Niners territory. This week, the Rams will hope for a better offensive performance against another tough defense.
The Rams running game would be extremely helpful against a Cowboys team that loves to rush the quarterback. Los Angeles has the third fewest rushing yards per game so far this season, ahead of only the Buccaneers and Chargers. Finding some success on the ground would force the Cowboys to devote less attention to their pass rush and more to run defense.