No starters, no problem. The Los Angeles Rams leaned on their backups in Saturday's preseason opener, beating the Dallas Cowboys – who also rested their starters – by a score of 31-21 at home. Though the Rams only won by 10 points, they had a comfortable lead for most of the game, with their largest cushion being 24-6 early in the fourth quarter.

Running back Ronnie Rivers injured his ribs after just a couple of plays and only two carries, quickly being ruled out by the Rams in the fourth quarter. Rookie tight end Anthony Torres also injured his ankle and was ruled out in the fourth quarter.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With the Cowboys opening the preseason at SoFi Stadium against the Rams on Saturday, it brought back memories for quarterback Dak Prescott. It was 10 years ago that Prescott earned his first NFL start, in the preseason, in a 28-24 loss to the Rams.