Dallas Cowboys at St Louis Rams Free NFL Picks & Week 3 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 9/16/2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis
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On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) will take their tough rushing attack on the road when they face the St. Louis Rams (1-1), who have one of the worst defenses against the run. The Cowboys beat the Cardinals 31-7 at home in 2013.
The Dallas Cowboys held the Tennessee Titans scoreless in the first half of their meeting on Sunday and were able to easily win by the score of 26-10. The Cowboys put up 222 rushing yards in the game and were able to hold the Titans to 82 rushing yards. Dallas' defense in the top half of the league against both the pass and the run.
The Cowboys' top offensive player this season has been running back DeMarco Murray, who has rushed for 285 yards and two touchdowns through two games. Quarterback Tony Romo has struggled a bit so far this year, throwing for 457 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
The St. Louis Rams won their first game of the season on Sunday by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-17 on the road. Kicker Greg Zuerlein made all four of his field goals, including the game-winner with only 38 second remaining in the fourth quarter. The Rams' defense has only given up 172.5 passing yards per game this season.
Free safety Rodney McLeod has been the Rams' best overall player through two games by notching 12 tackles and intercepting one pass.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas Cowboys are 1-1-0 Against the Spread
Dallas Cowboys are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under
St Louis Rams Betting Trends
St Louis Rams are 1-1-0 Against the Spread
St Louis Rams are 0-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Dallas Cowboys
09/14/14 DE Anthony Spencer Knee questionable Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/14/14 T Darrion Weems Shoulder questionable Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/14/14 CB Orlando Scandrick Suspension questionable Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/10/14 LB Justin Durant Knee expected to miss 3-4 weeks
09/04/14 LB Sean Lee Knee IR
09/04/14 DT Amobi Okoye Illness out indefinitely
09/04/14 DE Ben Gardner Shoulder IR
09/04/14 DE Demarcus Lawrence Foot out indefinitely
09/04/14 DB Jakar Hamilton Suspension expected to miss weeks 1-4 of regular season
St Louis Rams
09/16/14 QB Shaun Hill Thigh expected to start Sunday vs. Dallas
09/15/14 TE Cory Harkey Knee questionable Sunday vs. Dallas
09/15/14 WR Tavon Austin Knee questionable Sunday vs. Dallas
09/10/14 DE Chris Long Ankle out indefinitely
09/04/14 RB Isaiah Pead Knee IR
09/04/14 G Barrett Jones Back out indefinitely
09/04/14 QB Sam Bradford Knee IR
09/04/14 CB Trumaine Johnson Knee out indefinitely
Guy's Pick: Take Dallas
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