The Dallas Cowboys had a strong start against the Los Angeles Rams, with Dak Prescott throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Jake Ferguson. The drive was kept alive by an illegal contact penalty. The Cowboys continued to dominate, scoring multiple touchdowns and building a significant lead. At halftime, the score was Cowboys 33, Rams 9. The Rams struggled throughout the game, and Matthew Stafford appeared to suffer an injury. In the end, the Cowboys won the game with a final score of 43-20.
It's thumbs down for Rams, Matthew Stafford after blowout loss to Cowboys https://t.co/sZM8FD9TyU
Week 8: Cowboys 43, Rams 20 https://t.co/8OSJjTOksQ
It's thumbs down for Rams, Matthew Stafford after blowout loss to Cowboys https://t.co/sZM8FD9TyU
Rams lose game, Matthew Stafford in mistake-filled contest against Cowboys https://t.co/PDDpOhnRlG
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on the third-down illegal contact penalty that avoided a three-and-out on opening series and led to touchdown drive: “Thank God for that.” https://t.co/KA7MIsFQgp
Cowboys crush Rams 43-20 as Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb have big days. https://t.co/vyaHyLhYtP
The Rams are getting blown out by the Cowboys, and QB Matthew Stafford appeared to suffer an injury just before halftime. Here's the latest. https://t.co/CrPb86Ykn0
Cowboys crushing Rams 33-9 at halftime with Matthew Stafford hurting. https://t.co/OgNzMtn3nx
Halftime in Dallas: Cowboys 33, Rams 9 QB Dak Prescott: 17 of 21, 225 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT WR CeeDee Lamb: 9 catches, 122 yards, 2 TDs
Cowboys were so efficient on offense -- 2-for-2 in red zone, 4-for-5 on third down -- before that Dak Prescott red-zone pass was tipped at line of scrimmage, resulting in an interception. Trailing 26-3, Rams take over at the Dallas 19.
That illegal contact penalty on the Cowboys' third offensive play, undoing a third-down Dak Prescott sack, unleashed an entirely different game on the football continuum.
Wow, the Cowboys are pouring it on against the L.A. Rams. They blocked a punt out of bounds for a safety. Dak Prescott then hit CeeDee Lamb for a TD pass. It's 26-3 and there's still 12:45 left in the second quarter.
The Cowboys pouring it on the Rams 😳 https://t.co/vuufgELBIN
Dak Prescott with a rope to CeeDee Lamb to capitalize on a long Cowboy punt return. And Dallas is now up 26-3 on the Rams.
WATCH: Dak Prescott to Jake Ferguson TD Gives #Cowboys 7-0 Lead vs. Rams https://t.co/RMzHRWL0hg
Cowboys overcome sacks on first drive to take 7-0 lead on Rams. https://t.co/peHg8SuTlI
Dak Prescott throws a STRIKE to Jake Ferguson for 6️⃣ #DallasCowboys https://t.co/tRpwSmW5UO
Great angle of Dak Prescott’s TD pass to Jake Ferguson https://t.co/uLhkzz1udU
What a bizarre opening drive for the Cowboys. Looked like Dak Prescott was going to get sacked 100 times. Cowboys get bailed out by an illegal contact penalty. And then Prescott and the offense couldn't miss. Great throw to Ferguson and nice catch for 7-0. Again don't forget the… https://t.co/h7L9RlRGmL
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS ⭐️ Dak finds Jake Ferguson in the endzone 🙌 📺: FOX https://t.co/TQfxUCDRwe
Dak finds Jake Ferguson for six 🎯 (via @NFL) https://t.co/RYDypu0WEh
Dak Prescott with a nice throw to TE Jake Ferguson who makes a tough contested catch for the TD. This drive started off badly but a bad call an illegal contact kept the drive alive and Cowboys take advantage.
The Rams had two sacks in their first four plays, then gave up plays of 17, 14, 19 and 18 on the rest of the drive. Cowboys 7, Rams 0.
Dak dart for six! 🎯 📺: #LARvsDAL on FOX 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/Quwvdzpx7G https://t.co/SKURqg14re
There's the tough red-zone catch by a Cowboys tight end that has been missing all season. Jake Ferguson converts. Illegal contact penalty allowed Dallas to go from a three-and-out to the end zone. Early 7-0 lead on Rams.
Three dropbacks. Three sacks on Dak Prescott. One was nullified because of an illegal contact penalty that bailed out Cowboys from having a three-and-out. Horrific start.