The Rams return to SoFi Stadium on Sunday for the first of back-to-back home games, taking on the Dallas Cowboys. Kickoff on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
Ahead of the game, theRams.com examines 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, powered by The Wallace Firm:
As covered in this piece on Thursday, good things generally happen for the Rams when targets are spread to multiple different receivers.
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp will, and should, get his targets. However, between the coverage abilities of Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs and linebacker Micah Parsons, it's going to be important to prevent the Cowboys defense from funneling their attention toward one or two Rams receivers.
The Cowboys' defensive line ranks first in total pressure rate (41.7%), first in quick pressure rate (34.5%; under 2.5 seconds) and first in total sacks (15), according to Pro Football Focus.
So, in order to accomplish the first key, the Rams will need to protect quarterback Matthew Stafford and give him a clean pocket to work with. Of course, those stats also indicate the importance of Stafford getting rid of the ball quickly should the pocket collapse to avoid losing yards, as well as potential turnovers.
If Pollard (questionable due to illness) is able to go on Sunday, he and Elliott form a formidable 1-2 punch for Dallas, and also one of the running back tandems in the NFL.
Both are capable of making plays as runners and as receivers. Limiting their effectiveness will go a long way in securing a victory on Sunday.
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