Top 5 Matchups to Watch During Cowboys vs. Rams

Top 5 Matchups to Watch During Cowboys vs. Rams

By Jesus Flores

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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When the St. Louis Rams host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, both teams will be looking to extend their win streak to two games.

The Rams are coming off of a nail-biter that came down to the final seconds of the game, while the Cowboys cruised to a 26-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans behind an impressive performance by DeMarco Murray.

Here are the top-5 matchups you'll want to see this weekend.

Brian Quick, WR, St. Louis Rams

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Brian Quick, WR, St. Louis Rams

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Brian Quick is developing into a very consistent receiver for the Rams. He’s catching 78 percent of the passes thrown his way, and is responsible for 30.4 percent of the team’s catches. Quick has also been targeted on 27.7 percent of the team’s pass plays the last two weeks. I want to see how he’ll match up against Morris Claiborne, who is allowing 62.5 percent of the passes thrown his way.

Tyron Smith, LT, Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Tyron Smith, LT, Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Robert Quinn is one of the better pass rushers in the NFL today, but across from him will be one of the better pass blocking left tackles in Dallas’ Tyron Smith. Quinn has yet to register a sack this season, and the Cowboys have given up seven sacks in two games.

Aaron Donald, DT, St. Louis Rams

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Aaron Donald, DT, St. Louis Rams

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Aaron Donald was by far my favorite defensive player in the 2014 NFL Draft, and he hasn’t disappointed by any means. Through two weeks of play, he is the Rams’ highest graded defensive player according to PFF, and despite their 30th ranked rush defense, Donald has been stout against the run. Watching him take on Zack Martin will be a matchup that I’m eager to watch because during the Senior Bowl, Martin held his own against Donald.

Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Dez Bryant, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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The Rams have one of the top defenses against the pass, and you don’t need me to tell you about the Cowboys’ anemic passing game. Tony Romo doesn’t look like the quarterback that we’re used to seeing, so it will be up to the Cowboys’ receiving corps to make things happen if the team falls behind.

Jared Cook, TE, St. Louis Rams

Cowboys vs. Rams: Top 5 Matchups To Watch
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Jared Cook, TE, St. Louis Rams

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The Cowboys defenders have been absolutely owned by opposing tight ends, and they have another tough matchup against Jared Cook. The Cowboys have given up 14 catches for 186 yards and three touchdowns to opposing tight ends over the span of two games, and with Rolando McClain’s availability in question, that number might be a lot higher by Sunday’s end.

Jesus Flores is a Dallas Cowboys writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @SSgtFlo1 or add him to your network on Google

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