Following a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last month, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sardonically joked that he would welcome a quarterback controversy if it resulted in more wins.
Since then, Cooper Rush has orchestrated two additional wins in leading the Cowboys to a 3-1 record and a tie for second place in the NFC East. While Jones has since backtracked on the comments, Rush will start again Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams as Dak Prescott continues to recover from a thumb injury.
Despite the rumblings of peace breakers, Jerry Jones says there is no scenario Cooper Rush is Dallas Cowboys QB1 over healthy Dak Prescott https://t.co/XTkKuWtzru
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 5, 2022
The Cowboys’ offense looked in sync in a 25-10 win over Washington, while the Rams’ offense looked stagnant Monday in a 24-9 defeat to the 49ers. It marked the first time the Rams were held under 10 points since Week 16 of the 2020 NFL regular season. Sunday’s battle is a rematch of the Rams’ season opener two years ago, when the franchise toasted the opening of SoFi Stadium with a 20-17 victory over the Cowboys.
With a total of 43.5 points, bookmakers expect a fairly low-scoring game on Sunday when the defending Super Bowl champions host the Cowboys in Inglewood, California. For this intriguing matchup, which pits Matthew Stafford against Micah Parsons, new users at FanDuel Sportsbook will be able to capitalize on a $1,000 No Sweat First Bet offer.
Within a span of several years, FanDuel has emerged as one of the top mobile sportsbooks in the U.S. FanDuel’s sports wagering app receives high marks for ease of use and provides a fan-friendly experience for any bettor.
With an attractive welcome bonus, users can whet their betting appetite with FanDuel’s expansive wagering menu on NFL Sundays.
FanDuel’s $1K No Sweat First Bet
FanDuel’s No Sweat First Bet allows customers to risk up to $1,000 on their initial bet. If the wager is not declared a winner, FanDuel will refund the bettor in full with free bet credits.
Here we will discuss the intricacies of the welcome offer and other critical details that you need to know before signing up at FanDuel Sportsbook.
New users of FanDuel Sportsbook should take the following steps to receive their $1,000 No Sweat First Bet:
Visit FanDuel Sportsbook and create an account using this link or another link in this article.
FanDuel allows you to deposit anywhere from $10 to $1,000. You can also deposit more than $1,000 for your first wager, but your initial bet credits will not exceed $1,000.
Make your first bet on any market for Sunday’s slate of NFL games.
Before you fire up your FanDuel mobile sports betting app, we’ll review how the welcome offer works.
Details of the ‘No Sweat First Bet’
Instead of betting the full $1,000 on your initial wager, FanDuel gives you the option of wagering a lower amount. Let’s say you place $100 on the Rams -5.5 at -110 odds. With those odds, you stand to potentially get a return of $190.91 ($100 bet + $90.91 in winnings). A successful start on Sunday allows you to nearly double your bankroll.
Bad beats happen from time to time, as do outright losses against the spread. If you happen to lose on Sunday, this is where the “no sweat” portion of the offer kicks in. After the loss, FanDuel will match your stake in free bet credits. The amount will be available in free sportsbook credits that you can use at FanDuel for an opportunity to win real cash.
Under the prior $100 wager described, if the Rams do not cover, FanDuel will place $100 in free credits into your account. Or if you decide instead to wager $500 on Stafford and the Rams, your account will receive free credits of $500 if the Cowboys prevail with the spread. The free site credits can be used on any of FanDuel’s offerings on its online sportsbook, which will match your initial wager up to $1,000.
Remember, when you place a wager with a bet made in free credits, you will not receive your initial stake back in winnings. Eligible players must be at least 21 years old to play on FanDuel Sportsbook, and full terms and conditions apply. No FanDuel Sportsbook promo code is required.
Cowboys at Rams Preview
FanDuel Sportsbook Odds: Rams -5.5
Over/Under on FanDuel Sportsbook: 43.5 points (over -105/under -115)
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
Channel: FOX
The game within the game will feature the Cowboys’ vaunted pass rush against the Rams’ leaky offensive line.
For the season, Stafford has already been sacked 16 times, including seven tumbles last week in the loss to the Niners. Now the Rams will face the daunting challenge of neutralizing imposing edge rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Earlier this month, the odds on Parsons to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year at FanDuel hovered at +200. Parsons was the only candidate to have odds under +850.
FanDuel also offers markets on anytime touchdown scorers in Sunday’s matchup. If you think Cooper Kupp will record a touchdown, FanDuel has odds of -160 on the prop. Kupp has scored a touchdown in three of the Rams’ four contests this season. Dating back to the 2021 regular season, Kupp has posted an anytime touchdown in 10 of his last 12 games, including the 2021 playoffs.
Kupp also has scored multiple touchdowns in a handful of games over the last two seasons. There are odds of +390 on Kupp to record at least two touchdowns, with odds of +1400 for the Pro Bowl receiver to score at least three. If you think Kupp will score the game’s first touchdown, FanDuel is offering odds of +430 on the prop.
In case of a blowout on Sunday, FanDuel offers numerous props on its alternative spread market. There are odds of +870 on a Cowboys’ victory by more than 13.5 points. The Rams opened the season with a 31-10 loss to the Bills. The Cowboys also lost by double digits in Week 1 when Jones’ team fell to the Bucs 19-3. FanDuel has odds of +148 on a Rams’ victory by 9.5 points or more.
Use your No Sweat First Bet on any sport
FanDuel’s $1K No Sweat First Bet extends past the Rams-Cowboys matchup. If you don’t use the promotion on Rams-Cowboys, there are other markets to use it on. The weekend slate includes NCAA college football, MLB wild card matchups, NASCAR, and Formula 1, as well as futures on the NBA and the NHL.
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