Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams Inactives: Week 8 Injury Report and Starting Lineups

The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Los Angeles Rams back home at AT&T Stadium.

The Cowboys are currently 4-2, while the Rams are 3-4. The Rams are a familiar opponent for the Cowboys with the high amount of retention on both teams and their history of practicing together in Oxnard for training camp in 2021.

Who Are the Inactives for Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers?

Dallas Cowboys

• LT Tyron Smith
• WR Jalen Brooks
• RB Deuce Vaughn
• CB Noah Igbinoghene
• CB Eric Scott Jr.
• DE Viliami Fehoko
• QB Trey Lance

Los Angeles Rams

• OL Rob Havenstein
• RB Zach Evans
• OLB Nick Hampton
• OL Zachary Thomas
• DL Earnest Brown

Latest Injury Report News and Updates

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are coming off of their bye week being the healthiest they have been so far this season. However, Smith popped up on the injury report on Thursday after practice.

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Since Smith isn’t active, Chuma Edoga will take over at the left tackle position, as he did before. But this is still an issue, considering the team has a long way to go this season, and this is Smith’s third notable injury within the last eight weeks.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Rams have struggled to stay healthy as well this season, especially this week. Their bye week doesn’t come for another two weeks, either.

If Havenstein isn’t available for the game, Warren McClendon Jr. would likely start. However, this will leave the line vulnerable against the Cowboys’ edge rush, which will inevitably bully the rookie. Havenstein’s veteran presence is needed to avoid the pressure and sacks that affect Matt Stafford.

Long is just coming off of the injured reserve, so although he was a full participant in practice all week, the Rams are likely ramping his usage and playtime back up.

What are the Starting Lineups for Each Team?

Dallas Cowboys

• Quarterback: Dak Prescott
• Wide Receiver: CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Michael Gallup
• Running Back/Fullback: Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle
• Tight End: Jake Ferguson
• Offensive Line (Left to Right): Terence Steele, Zack Martin, Tyler Biadasz, Tyler Smith, Chuma Edoga
• Defensive Line: Demarcus Lawrence, Johnathan Hankins, Osa Odighizuwa, Dorance Armstrong
• Linebacker: Micah Parsons, Markquese Bell
• Defensive Backs: Stephon Gilmore, DaRon Bland, Jourdan Lewis, Donovan Wilson, Malik Hooker, Jayron Kearse

Los Angeles Rams

• Quarterback: Matthew Stafford
• Wide Receiver: Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, Tutu Atwell
• Running Back/Fullback: Darrell Henderson Jr.
• Tight End: Tyler Higbee
• Offensive Line (Left to Right): Warren McClendon Jr., Joe Noteboom, Brian Allen, Steve Avila, Alaric Jackson
• Defensive Line: Jonah Williams, Kobie Turner, Aaron Donald
• Linebacker: Byron Young, Christian Rozeboom, Michael Hoecht
• Defensive Backs: Derion Kendrick, Jordan Fuller, Russ Yeast, Cobie Durant

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