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Random Ramsdom, 12/14: Predictions, previews, and injury updates for Rams-Cowboys in Week 15

Los Angeles Rams headlines for Saturday, December 14

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NFL: NFC Divisional Playoff-Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Playoff implications on the line for Rams, Cowboys in Week 15 | Rams’ official site

The Rams (8-5) travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys (6-7) at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, with playoff implications on the line for both teams.

Rams’ injury report, 12/13: Webster good, Everett out, Hav doubtful | Rams’ official site

Rams punt returner Nsimba Webster (hip) is good to go for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys in Dallas, while tight end Gerald Everett (knee) has been ruled out.

Making the case for Donald as Defensive Player of the Year (yes, again) | The Athletic

Why does Aaron Donald deserve strong consideration for a third consecutive NFL Defensive Player of the Year award? Look at the sacks, and not just Donald’s total.

Gurley takes issues with Goff quote, no comment on McVay being “idiot” | USA Today

The Rams running back seems to be offering a few hints that he’s been mismanaged in Los Angeles.

McVay says facing Cowboys’ offense is a “nightmare” | Inside the Star

If you’ve been paying attention to the Dallas Cowboys as of late, you likely aren’t showering them with praise. Things have been downright bad at The Star in recent weeks, with America’s Team losing three straight games and falling under .500 for the first time all season.

Prescott to wear tape on injured index finger vs. Rams | Pro Football Talk

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who has never missed a game due to injury, currently has injuries to both hands. He has a sprained left wrist, and the index finger on his throwing hand is also banged up.

Weddle says Rapp is “lightyears ahead of most rookies” | Rams Wire

Taylor Rapp was viewed as a first-round prospect by a lot of draft analysts and it wouldn’t have been the least bit surprising to see him go in the late 20s or early 30s back in April.

Donald in another world on this pass rush chart | Rams Wire

There haven’t been many defensive tackles in NFL history who can rush the passer the way Aaron Donald does.

Rams’ 3 biggest cause for concern on Sunday in Week 15 | Rams Wire

The Rams enter Week 15 with a better record than the Cowboys, but Los Angeles needs a win more desperately than Dallas does. This isn’t going to be an easy victory by any means, either.

Rams at Cowboys prediction and preview | Athlon Sports

The 2019 NFL season has not seen the Dallas Cowboys or Los Angeles Rams live up to expectations. But for one of these teams, Sunday’s matchup presents an opportunity to right the ship — or at least start to.

Predictions for Rams at Cowboys | Cowboys’ official site

Both teams have plenty of incentive to get this win this weekend. Let’s see what the DallasCowboys.com staff thinks in this week’s ‘gut feeling’ for Sunday’s game at AT&T Stadium.

Ebukam riled after NBC announcers mispronounce his name | Oregon Live

Ebukam posted two sacks and five combined tackles during the nationally televised game, meaning NBC announcers Al Michaels and Collinsworth were compelled to mention Ebukam’s name. Boy, did the two butcher Ebukam’s name after his first sack.