Rams vs. Cowboys

Running back C.J. Anderson (35) celebrates after gaining a first down that allowed the Rams to run out the clock in the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back C.J. Anderson (35) breaks through tackle attempts of Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) and defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) for extra yardage during the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams safety John Johnson almost comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Rams defense stops Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for a short gain during the first quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks for an open receiver as Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins applies pressure.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott tries to escape the Rams rush.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back C.J. Anderson (35) celebrates with receiver Brandin Cooks (12) and other teammates after he scored a touchdown on a fourth-down play in the fourth quarter.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) puts pressure on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off to running back Todd Gurley (30) during the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back C.J. Anderson (35) reaches over the goal line to give the Rams a 13-7 lead in the second quarter.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) and cornerback Marcus Peters (22) react after a defensive stop on the Dallas Cowboys.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back C.J. Anderson (35) finds a hole in the Cowboys defense during the fourth quarter.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) leaps through the tackle of Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (24) and middle linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) during the second half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee can’t make the catch in the end zone as he’s defended by Cowboys safety Jeff Heath.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams quarterback Jared Goff unleashes a pass off against the Cowboys.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams coach Sean McVay celebrates after a touchdwon by running back Todd Gurley.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Todd Gurley beats Cowboys cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to the goal line on a 35-yard touchdown run during the second quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams defensive end Aaron Donald stops Cowboys running Ezekiel Elliott during a run in the third quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh, left, and Samson Ebukam (50) stop Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott during the third quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams defenders Ndamukong Suh, left, and Dante Fowler (56) put pressure on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the fourth quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Todd Gurley celebrates along with his teammates on the sideline after his TD run in the second quarter.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) tries to sack Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams linebacker Dante Fowler sacks Coyboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) breaks through the tackle attempt of Cowboys free safety Xavier Woods (25) to score on a 35-yard run during the second quarter.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Rams running back Todd Gurley beats Cowbows cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to finish off his scoring run during the second quarter.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers star LeBron James, left, and Rams owner Stan Kroenke greet each other before the game against the Cowboys.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)