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NFC Divisional Round preview: Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams

By Eric Robinson

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 4: Head Coach Sean McVay talks with Brandin Cooks #12 of the Los Angeles Rams before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 45-35. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 4: Head Coach Sean McVay talks with Brandin Cooks #12 of the Los Angeles Rams before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 45-35. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Rams Keys To Victory

Attacking Defensive Line: It was a group that received plenty of attention thanks to the presence of a dominating Aaron Donald and an acquisition at the trade deadline. However, the engine of the Rams defense is their defensive line.

The likes of Donald, Michael Brockers, and Ndamukong Suh make for an intimidating defensive line that must entrench themselves early on to eliminate the Cowboys run game.

The difference makers on the Rams defensive line are capable of taking Dallas completely out of their element.

Gurley And The Skill Players: While young head coach Sean McVay is the innovator, the skill players on the Rams offense have had themselves quite a season.

Running back Todd Gurley was third in the NFL in rushing while receiver Brandin Cooks set a career-high in yards, yards per game, and catch percentage. Of course, we should not dismiss the season created by receiver Robert Woods, who led the team in catches, yards, and tied for the team-lead in touchdown receptions.

A big day is needed from the skill players around quarterback Jared Goff. Forcing the Cowboys into a possible shootout is their best case scenario.

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