Rams vs. Cowboys: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The Dallas Cowboys host the St. Louis Rams in Week 3, and this one should be a dandy. 

The difference between starting out the season 2-1 as opposed to 1-2 is significant, and that's what is at stake for these two NFC teams. Both won close games against divisional rivals in Week 1, and both lost tough games on the road last weekend. 

Interestingly enough, both squads have also had trouble generating a running game, which has put pressure on the two quarterbacks to carry the load. This sets up for what should be an exciting day, as Sam Bradford and Tony Romo will likely air it out on a regular basis on Sunday. 

Here's what you need to know about this upcoming contest:

When: Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. ET

Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Watch: Fox

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Bovada) 

• Over/Under: 47.5 pts.
• Spread: Dallas (-4)

Rams Injury Report (via NFL.com) 

William Hayes	DE	Hip	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Mike McNeill	TE	Chest	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
Rodger Saffold	T	Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out
Quinton Pointer	CB	—	Did Not Participate In Practice	--
Eugene Sims	DE	Foot	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Chris Williams	G	Foot	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Chris Long	DE	Hip	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Cortland Finnegan	CB	Nose	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Daryl Richardson	RB	Foot	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Darian Stewart	S	Thigh	Full Participation in Practice	Questionable

Cowboys Injury Report (via NFL.com) 

Tony Romo	QB	Ribs	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
DeMarcus Ware	DE	Neck	Limited Participation in Practice	Probable
Anthony Spencer	DE	Knee	Did Not Participate In Practice	Questionable
Dez Bryant	WR	Back	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Morris Claiborne	CB	Shoulder	Full Participation in Practice	Probable
Ernie Sims	LB	Groin	Did Not Participate In Practice	Out

Which Offensive Line Will Protect Its Quarterback?

Bradford has yet to be sacked in 2013, but he'll be pressured on a regular basis this weekend against Dallas. Right tackle Rodger Saffold is "week-to-week" and likely will be out against the Cowboys, as noted by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, after he suffered a knee injury in Week 2:

DeMarcus Ware, Jason Hatcher and Bruce Carter all have two sacks already this year, and defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin loves to dial up blitzes.

Romo has already been sacked five times this season, and he's about to face one of the league's best defensive fronts. Chris Long, Robert Quinn, Michael Brockers and Kendall Langford comprise a top-notch unit that is gifted at rushing the passer. 

The team that protects its quarterback the best will win the game. 

Prediction

The Rams have struggled to keep teams from making big plays in the passing game. 

Matt Ryan and Carson Palmer both managed to burn St. Louis for huge plays down the field, and Romo will follow suit this week. 

Rams running back Daryl Richardson hasn't been able to generate a consistent running game. He's averaging 3.3 yards per carry, and the Rams have yet to score a single rushing touchdown.

St. Louis just isn't playing well enough right now to go into Dallas and come away with the victory. 

Final Score 

Cowboys win 24-20

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