Final2023 Week 8

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Los Angeles Rams vs Dallas Cowboys, Week 8 2023

Los Angeles Rams

Away

20

Dallas Cowboys

HomeWon

43

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams368320
Cowboys17163743

LAR 20DAL 43 Final

  • Passing leader

    Dak Prescott

    DAL · QB

    29.1PPR pts

    25/31, 304 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    CeeDee Lamb

    DAL · WR

    41.0PPR pts

    12 REC, 158 YDS, 2 TD

  • Rams leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    12.4PPR pts

    13/22, 162 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    DaRon Bland

    DAL

    1 INT, 1 TD, 7 TKL

Cowboys 43, Rams 20: Dallas leads from start to finish

Dallas led 33–9 at halftime and won 43–20, though Los Angeles took the second half 11–10. The Cowboys finished with a 387–280 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play.

The Rams went 4-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Cowboys kept the ball for 35:28.

The two teams meet again in Week 15 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.3 yards/play DAL 6.1 · LAR 4.8
  • +107 total yards DAL 387 · LAR 280
  • +19% third-down rate DAL 50% · LAR 31%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Cowboys Won

Dallas won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Cowboys
RamsStatCowboys
4.8Yards per play6.1
280Total yards387
31%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
58Plays63
1Turnovers1
24:32Time of possession35:28

Scoring Summary

The Cowboys scored five touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Rams scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Cowboys
TimeTeamPlayLARDAL
1st quarter
9:44DALDak Prescott → Jake Ferguson, 18-yard TD Takes leadBrandon Aubrey XP07
5:22LARLucas Havrisik 33-yard FG37
0:43DALBrandon Aubrey 58-yard FG Extends lead310
0:36DALDaRon Bland 30-yard interception return TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP317
2nd quarter
13:39DALSafety Extends lead319
12:45DALDak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 10-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP326
2:27DALDak Prescott → CeeDee Lamb, 22-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP333
0:04LARRoyce Freeman 1-yard TD run2-pt try failed933
3rd quarter
11:29LARMatthew Stafford → Ben Skowronek, 20-yard TDTutu Atwell → Matthew Stafford, 2-pt conversion1733
1:32DALBrandon Aubrey 27-yard FG Extends lead1736
4th quarter
12:19DALDak Prescott → Brandin Cooks, 25-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP1743
5:31LARLucas Havrisik 47-yard FG2043

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Cowboys, Week 8 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. CeeDee LambDALWR41.0 PTSWR1
  2. Dak PrescottDALQB29.1 PTSQB3
  3. Jake FergusonDALTE14.7 PTSTE11
  4. Brandin CooksDALWR14.2 PTSWR29

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Dak PrescottDALQB29.1QB325/31304414190133.7Start/Sit →
Matthew StaffordLARQB12.4QB2613/221621119078.2Start/Sit →
Brett RypienLARQB1.7QB365/104200———61.2
Cooper RushDALQB-0.2—2/33003-3070.1

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
CeeDee LambDALWR41.0WR1WR112014121582Start/Sit →
Jake FergusonDALTE14.7TE11TE———44471Start/Sit →
Brandin CooksDALWR14.2WR29WR13043491Start/Sit →
Darrell HendersonLARRB11.5RB19RB1231033540
Royce FreemanLARRB10.4RB23RB9441————
Tyler HigbeeLARTE9.5TE16TE———75450Start/Sit →
Ben SkowronekLARWR9.0WR54WR———11201Start/Sit →
Puka NacuaLARWR7.3WR62WR———73430Start/Sit →
Tutu AtwellLARWR6.9WR68WR28042210Start/Sit →
Tony PollardDALRB6.5RB42RB125301120Start/Sit →
Cooper KuppLARWR6.1WR74WR———104210Start/Sit →
Rico DowdleDALRB4.5RB55RB51802270Start/Sit →
Michael GallupDALWR4.0WR89WR———32200
KaVontae TurpinDALWR2.3WR98WR———21130Start/Sit →
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE2.3TE37TE———11130Start/Sit →
Sean McKeonDALTE0.0—TE———1000
Jalen TolbertDALWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Cooper KuppWR62 snaps100%
  2. Tutu AtwellWR60 snaps97%
  3. Puka NacuaWR57 snaps92%
  4. Tyler HigbeeTE54 snaps87%
  5. Royce FreemanRB33 snaps53%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Cooper Kupp31%, 10 targets
  2. Tyler Higbee22%, 7 targets
  3. Puka Nacua22%, 7 targets
  4. Tutu Atwell13%, 4 targets
  5. Darrell Henderson9%, 3 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Darrell Henderson50%, 12 carries
  2. Royce Freeman38%, 9 carries
  3. Tutu Atwell8%, 2 carries
  4. Matthew Stafford4%, 1 carries

Dallas Cowboys

Snap Share

  1. CeeDee LambWR53 snaps82%
  2. Jake FergusonTE52 snaps80%
  3. Tony PollardRB42 snaps65%
  4. Brandin CooksWR40 snaps62%
  5. Michael GallupWR33 snaps51%

Target Share33 targets

  1. CeeDee Lamb42%, 14 targets
  2. Brandin Cooks12%, 4 targets
  3. Jake Ferguson12%, 4 targets
  4. Michael Gallup9%, 3 targets
  5. Rico Dowdle6%, 2 targets
  6. Other18%, 6 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Tony Pollard46%, 12 carries
  2. Rico Dowdle19%, 5 carries
  3. Dak Prescott15%, 4 carries
  4. Cooper Rush12%, 3 carries
  5. Brandin Cooks4%, 1 carries
  6. Other4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cooper KuppLARWR62100%1031%0
Tutu AtwellLARWR6097%413%2
Puka NacuaLARWR5792%722%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE5487%722%0
CeeDee LambDALWR5382%1442%1
Jake FergusonDALTE5280%412%0
Tony PollardDALRB4265%13%12
Brandin CooksDALWR4062%412%1
Royce FreemanLARRB3353%00%9
Michael GallupDALWR3351%39%0
Darrell HendersonLARRB2947%39%12
Jalen TolbertDALWR2945%13%0
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE2538%13%0
Rico DowdleDALRB2335%26%5
Sean McKeonDALTE1117%13%0
KaVontae TurpinDALWR1117%26%0
Brycen HopkinsLARTE58%00%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR58%13%0
Davis AllenLARTE35%00%0
Austin TrammellLARWR23%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+17.0CeeDee Lamb41.0 PTS vs 24.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.6Cooper Kupp6.1 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.0 xFPCeeDee Lamb41.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR41.024.0+17.082%41% tgt—014%1441%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR6.116.7−10.6100%31% tgt—000%1031%
Dak PrescottDAL · QB29.115.5+13.686%31 att—31415%00%
Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB11.512.4−0.947%50% car—01250%39%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR7.311.7−4.492%22% tgt—000%722%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE9.511.7−2.287%22% tgt—000%722%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB12.49.9+2.568%22 att—2214%00%
Tony PollardDAL · RB6.59.0−2.565%46% car—01246%13%
Tutu AtwellLAR · WR6.97.9−1.097%13% tgt—028%413%
Brandin CooksDAL · WR14.27.3+6.962%12% tgt—014%412%
Jake FergusonDAL · TE14.76.7+8.080%12% tgt—000%412%
Rico DowdleDAL · RB4.56.4−1.935%19% car—0519%26%
Royce FreemanLAR · RB10.45.5+4.953%38% car—0938%00%
Michael GallupDAL · WR4.05.0−1.051%9% tgt—000%39%
Brett RypienLAR · QB1.74.2−2.532%10 att—1000%00%
KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR2.33.3−1.017%6% tgt—000%26%
Cooper RushDAL · QB-0.23.1−3.314%3 att—3312%00%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR9.01.7+7.38%3% tgt—000%13%
Hunter LuepkeDAL · RB0.81.7−0.9—3% tgt—000%13%
Jalen TolbertDAL · WR0.01.7−1.745%3% tgt—000%13%
Luke SchoonmakerDAL · TE2.31.7+0.638%3% tgt—000%13%
Sean McKeonDAL · TE0.01.7−1.717%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Rams 32 targets and 24 carries; Cowboys 34 targets and 26 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 12.4 pts on 9.9 expected

13 of 22 passing for 162 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Dak Prescott Ran hot

DAL · QB · 29.1 pts on 15.5 expected

25 of 31 passing for 304 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 19 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →

Cooper Kupp Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 6.1 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (31% of the team's), 4 catches for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Darrell Henderson Jr.

LAR · RB · 11.5 pts on 12.4 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 54 yards; 12 carries (50% of the team's) for 31 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.4 expected.

CeeDee Lamb Ran hot

DAL · WR · 41.0 pts on 24.0 expected

14 targets (41% of the team's), 12 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 12 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 24.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →

Tony Pollard

DAL · RB · 6.5 pts on 9.0 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 12 carries (46% of the team's) for 53 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Tony Pollard →

Brandin Cooks Ran hot

DAL · WR · 14.2 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Jake Ferguson Ran hot

DAL · TE · 14.7 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jake Ferguson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock up: Royce Freeman led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Darrell Henderson Jr. before this game.
  • Stock down: Darrell Henderson Jr. lost the backfield lead: 47% of the snaps to Royce Freeman's 53%.

Dallas Cowboys

  • Stock up: Rico Dowdle played 35% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
  • Stock down: Michael Gallup played 51% of the snaps, down from a 69% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Cowboys defense
Points allowed toRams DCowboys D
QBs18.915.1
RBs16.019.0
WRs34.527.6
TEs13.210.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Dallas opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Cowboys win probability

Cowboys win probability by game minuteCowboys started at 50%, stood at 99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Prescott → Ferguson, 18-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 9:44
  2. −9Havrisik 33-yd FG71% → 63%Q1 5:22
  3. +9Aubrey 58-yd FG63% → 72%Q1 0:43
  4. +16Bland 30-yd pick-six72% → 88%Q1 0:36
  5. +6Prescott → Lamb, 10-yd TD92% → 98%Q2 12:45

Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Cowboys
Los Angeles RamsMeasureDallas Cowboys
58Plays63
59%Pass rate59%
5.5Yds / dropback7.7
3.8Yds / carry3.9
4/13Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Dallas ran 5 more plays and gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Kupp 31% · Nacua 22% · Higbee 22%
  • DAL Lamb 41% · Cooks 12% · Ferguson 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Cowboys
ResultLARDAL
Touchdowns24
Field goals22
Punts42
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs10
Safeties10
  • The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Cowboys scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DALQ1 15:0010755:16Touchdown
LARQ1 9:4410604:22Field goal
DALQ1 5:229354:39Field goal
LARQ1 0:43100:07Interception
LARQ1 0:363-21:57Safety
DALQ2 13:392130:54Touchdown
LARQ2 12:45371:27Punt
DALQ2 11:1810715:06Interception
LARQ2 6:12341:04Punt
DALQ2 5:085632:41Touchdown
LARQ2 2:2712752:23Touchdown
DALQ2 0:04000:04End of half
LARQ3 15:007753:31Touchdown
DALQ3 11:2917759:57Field goal
LARQ3 1:328293:13Downs
DALQ4 13:193541:00Touchdown
LARQ4 12:19341:45Punt
DALQ4 10:34312:15Punt
LARQ4 8:197252:48Field goal
DALQ4 5:31381:43Punt
LARQ4 3:483-21:55Punt
DALQ4 1:533-31:53End of game
About these numbers

The Cowboys' interception touchdown is counted as a Rams interception, not as a Cowboys possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Rams vs Cowboys Head-to-Head

The Rams and Cowboys first met in 1960 and have played 38 times since.

All-time series
20–18Cowboys lead, 38 meetings since 1960
Postseason
5–4Split 5–4
Largest Rams win
38–131960
Largest Cowboys win
37–71975

Since 2021

2–0 Cowboys lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, R = Rams win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 15 Cowboys at Rams Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Cowboys
RamsStatCowboys
10-7Record12-5
23.8Points per game29.9
359.3Yards per game371.6
5.6Yards per play5.6
22.2Points allowed per game18.5
337.9Yards allowed per game299.7

Rams vs Cowboys Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 15 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs Cowboys Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Rams vs Cowboys Week 8 game?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 43–20 in Week 8 of the 2023 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on October 29, 2023. See the Cowboys' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Cowboys?

The final score was Cowboys 43, Rams 20. The Cowboys led 33–9 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 11, Cowboys 10.

What happened in the Rams vs Cowboys game?

Dallas led 33–9 at halftime and won 43–20, though Los Angeles took the second half 11–10. The Cowboys finished with a 387–280 edge in total offense and averaged 6.1 yards per play. CeeDee Lamb led all players with 12 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Cowboys?

CeeDee Lamb led the game with 41.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 8, on 12 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards. Dak Prescott was next with 29.1 (QB3). See CeeDee Lamb's 2023 game log.

Who led Rams vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?

Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 25 of 31 for 304 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Tony Pollard (DAL) led in rushing with 12 carries for 53 yards. CeeDee Lamb (DAL) led in receiving with 12 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb score against the Rams?

CeeDee Lamb scored 41.0 points in PPR leagues, 35.0 in half-PPR and 29.0 in standard scoring against the Rams in Week 8 of the 2023 season, on 12 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus a carry for 12 rushing yards. He drew 41% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Cowboys?

CeeDee Lamb outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 41.0 PPR points on 24.0 xFP (+17.0). Cooper Kupp fell furthest short, with 6.1 points on 16.7 xFP (−10.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Rams vs Cowboys?

CeeDee Lamb had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 41.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Cowboys beat the Rams?

The Cowboys beat the Rams 43–20 because they averaged 6.1 yards per play to 4.8 and outgained them 387–280.

What is the all-time Rams vs Cowboys record?

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 20–18 across 38 meetings since 1960, including a 4–5 record in the postseason.

When did the Rams and Cowboys last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on October 9, 2022, when the Cowboys beat the Rams 22–10.

Have the Rams and Cowboys met in the playoffs?

Yes, 9 times, most recently in the 2018 playoffs. The Rams are 5–4 against the Cowboys in the postseason.

What is the Rams vs Cowboys record since 2021?

The Cowboys lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.