The Rams enter Week 15 with a better record than the Cowboys, but Los Angeles needs a win more desperately than Dallas does. This isn’t going to be an easy victory by any means, either.
The Rams have to be careful not to overlook a talented Cowboys team that currently sits at 6-7. Here are the three biggest concerns Los Angeles faces on Sunday.
Slowing down Ezekiel Elliott
The Cowboys offense doesn’t go through Elliott as much as it did in years past, but he’s still a focal point. He can beat a defense on the ground or as a receiver, and while he’s not breaking off big runs this year, he does wear opponents down by consistently picking up chunks of yardage.
The Rams have been excellent against the run this season, except for the Ravens game, and the defense will need to be on top of its game Sunday afternoon. Missed tackles on Elliott will prove to be costly and will keep the Cowboys offense on the field longer than the Rams would like.