Cowboys

Is Brock Purdy as good as his numbers say he is? Which is the real Dak Prescott; the one from Monday night or the NFL's interception leader?

I think people forget that Shanahan, as brilliant as his offense is, has not been able to sustain results like this in the past with a backup QB. I also expect the 49ers to move the ball a lot better against the Dallas defense than Tampa Bay did in the previous round. And while Prescott’s interceptions have been costly, that impact is dwarfed by that of the other 97% of his plays. If Purdy can maintain these abnormally high completion rates on third down, which are some of the toughest situations to pass, the Cowboys might be toast. Cowboys Wire: I know you tend to scour all of the various analytics takes and folks that are doing some interesting things that might not yet be mainstreamed. Purdy has been fairly sackable, doesn’t pose much of a threat as a scrambler and is most comfortable working the short and intermediate parts of the field. How big is the gulf Prescott has to overcome to keep pace with Shanahan’s wizardry? My preferred tool for this is an expected-points model, which considers the down, distance, field position and other information to estimate the impact of each play on a team’s scoring expectancy. That said, Purdy has so far excelled at completing passes on third down and executing the offense in a way that other Garoppolo backups have not. Partly as a result of this knack for exploiting defenses, he has the league’s fourth-best success rate in these drive-saving situations. Yeah, what bothers me the most about the narrative this year is how Prescott’s entire season has been viewed through the lens of his interception tally alone. This is an area where play design seems to be having a big impact on how this offense moves the chains.

In this story: · Dalton Schultz versus Talanoa Hufanga · CeeDee Lamb versus Jimmie Ward and Deommodore Lenoir · 49ers pass rush against Dallas offensive line · Mike ...

Charles Omenihu was the only one who came to play against the Seahawks with his strip sack fumble that turned the game in favor of the 49ers. If they do not push around the Dallas offensive line successfully this game, then the 49ers defense will find it impossible to limit the Cowboys. I have to go with Shanahan since he has a drastic upgrade at quarterback and Christian McCaffrey. Last but not least, the matchup between Kyle Shanahan and Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. The last thing the 49ers want is for Dak Prescott to hook up with Schultz early to build a rhythm. Lamb gets moved up and down the formation, so he will see reps in the slot and on the outside. Charvarius Ward was the player who was poor last week against Metcalf, but I doubt he performs like that against Lamb. Facing an All Pro receiver in CeeDee Lamb will be a handful for the 49ers defense. By far the scariest matchup that the Cowboys present to the 49ers is offensively with tight end Dalton Schultz. One matchup that the Cowboys are sure to target is with Talanoa Hufanga. It'll not only get Prescott on a heater, but will put Schultz on such an impactful level that will force the 49ers to adjust to him. By compensating for Schultz, it will only open things up for the Cowboys offense to allow Prescott to pick apart the 49ers defense, especially if he is playing anywhere close to his level against the Buccaneers.

The San Francisco 49ers will duke it out with the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday at Levi's Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET. These two ...

San Francisco's victory shoved Dallas out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back. [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nfl_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (11-5), so they might be worth a quick bet. The San Francisco 49ers will duke it out with the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the playoffs on Sunday at Levi's Stadium at 6:30 p.m. These two teams have allowed few points on average (San Francisco 16.67, Dallas 19.78), so any points scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Dallas earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing this past Monday.

Maher earned the unenviable distinction of becoming the first in decades to miss four extra point attempts in a single game during Monday's win over the ...

[Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers](https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-micah-parsons-underdog-san-francisco-49ers-cut-off-head-dragon-preview) in their Divisional round matchup on Sunday. Player acquisition's a 365-day (thing), this is nothing out of the normal for us." Once again, the sports books are providing odds on whether Dallas will attempt a two-point conversion, whether it be due to waning faith in Maher, or simply making the best possible decision. Should any lingering doubts be in the minds of Dallas’ coaching staff against the Niners on Sunday night, they may opt to go for it on short fourth-down situations in 49ers territory. [SportsBetting.ag](https://www.sportsbetting.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/nfl-divisional-round) is currently offering a prop bet with Maher at -500 to not miss an extra point vs. According to reporters who were present Cowboys' practice in Frisco, TX on Thursday, ... he's on the team plane to San Jose and he's still the kicker. Maher earned the dubious distinction of being the first kicker since 1932 to miss four extra points in an both a regular-season and postseason NFL game. I better coach well this week." "I just think it's part of the responsibility. We're ready to go." SAN JOSE - The decision was essentially made on Thursday.

Football analyst Bucky Brooks, a former NFL player and scout who now works for NFL Network and serves as an analyst for DallasCowboys.com, gives his weekly ...

On defense, the Cowboys will need to have their best tackling day of the season. From the defensive line to the secondary, the Cowboys will need to consistently punish the 49ers' runners and receiver with solid hits and tackles in space. The Cowboys will advance to the NFC Championship Game if they are able to control the line of scrimmage on each side of the ball.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher will officially get a shot at redemption on Sunday.

Maher was the talk of the football world on Monday, after he missed four straight extra points in the Cowboys' wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cowboys signed Vizcaino earlier in the week as some added insurance, but head coach Mike McCarthy said the plan was to "forge ahead" with Maher as their kicker. [Brett Maher](/football/nfl/players/brett-maher/462787) will officially get a shot at redemption on Sunday.

Dallas has made its roster moves in advance of tomorrow's game against the 49ers, and those moves do not include elevating Tristan Vizcaino from the practice ...

Dallas has made its roster moves in advance of tomorrow’s game against the 49ers, and those moves do not include elevating Tristan Vizcaino from the practice squad to the active roster. [Trayvon Mullen](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51542/trayvon-mullen) and elevating cornerback [Xavier Rhodes](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9649/xavier-rhodes) and offensive lineman Brock Hoffman from the practice squad to the active roster. [Brett Maher](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2048/brett-maher) despite his disastrous performance on Monday.

The Dallas Cowboys did not activate Tristan Vizcaino for their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, meaning they're rolling with kicker Brett ...

With a win, the Cowboys would advance to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1995. Despite Maher missing four consecutive extra points during the Cowboys' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, he will be the team's only active kicker this weekend. Maher had a solid regular season, connecting on 29 of 32 field goal attempts and 50 of 53 extra points.

The San Francisco 49ers are renewing their longtime rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys when the two sides face off on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round, ...

The 49ers will need to account for him over the middle in the passing game, be it out of the slot or at an in-line position.) [Charles Omenihu](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OmenCh00.htm)stepped up with five pressures and two sacks, but as the 49ers progress in the playoffs, they need their stars to perform as such. With the Purdy connection and Dallas's tendencies to give up touchdowns, Aiyuk could be poised for a big game, which could open up extra layers of the 49ers' offense. While ranking amongst the best in takeaways and passing yards allowed per game, the Cowboys have given up a league-leading 22 touchdowns this season to receivers, of which over 10 have come outside the numbers, which also is the worst in the NFL. Aiyuk, a predominantly outside receiver, tends to work outside the numbers, and is one of the more prolific route-runners in the NFL, which was seen in last year's matchup against the Cowboys when the third-year wideout was placed against top cornerback Trevon Diggs. [Brandon Aiyuk](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AiyuBr00.htm)has enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, eclipsing 1000 yards for the first time in his career, while earning his path as a focal point of the 49ers' passing attack.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones revealed what stands out most to him about 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy.

The @dallascowboys signed T Aviante Collins to the active roster on Saturday. The club released CB Trayvon Mullen as a corresponding roster move.

Points off of field-goal attempts and PATs could determine which team gets to punch their ticket to the 2023 NFC Championship Game. "And I feel like he's always going to make it, regardless of what game it is. However, the team is rolling the dice that Maher can recover from his bad performance and didn't activate Vizcaino. "He's been extremely consistent. "He's been one of the best kickers of our generation," Shanahan told reporters Wednesday. As a result, it could come down to a field-goal attempt made, which doesn't bode well for Cowboys kicker Brett Maher, who might lack confidence.

After signing another kicker this week, the Dallas Cowboys are reportedly sticking with the guy who got them there.

Maher missed a historic four extra-point attempts in the Cowboys wild card win. the 49ers." "Guys I don’t know about you…

The Dallas Cowboys watch from San Jose as the Philadelphia Eagles punch their ticket to the NFC Championship by crushing the New York Giants on Saturday ...

The Cowboys returned the favor 40-34 on Dec. But their eye, of course, now must be focused on the Niners. The Cowboys lead the series 5-3, but San Francisco won the most recent meeting, 23-17, last year in the Wild Card round. That was the first of three consecutive trips and losses in the NFC Championship for the Cowboys. Philadelphia (15-3) last reached the Super Bowl in 2018, beating the New England Patriots 41-23. Now they just have to beat the San Francisco 49ers to get there.

Per ticket marketplace Vivid Seats, the Cowboys will have 26 percent of the crowd rooting for them Sunday at Levi's Stadium.

Here's who experts around the league are predicting to win in the Dallas Cowboys-San Francisco 49ers showdown.

And even though coach Kyle Shanahan has downplayed it, he knows having two extra days makes a world of difference, especially with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn interviewing for the Broncos job when he otherwise should be preparing to crack Shanahan’s code, and to not have his own code cracked." "Michael David Smith’s take: After watching the Cowboys dominate the Buccaneers on Monday night, I’m tempted to pick an upset here. The 49ers had the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL this year and half their wins came in a bad division (Including the playoffs, they went 7-0 against NFC West teams and 7-4 against everyone else). "Bold prediction: Brett Maher will make a 47-yard field goal to win the game against the 49ers to send the Cowboys to their first NFC Championship Game since the 1995 season. "The crazy thing about this game is that there's definitely a chance that it could turn into an offensive shootout. The Cowboys led the NFL in pressure percentage (39%) and finished second in sacks per dropback (8.6%) during the season. "What to watch for: Niners quarterback Brock Purdy has passed every test placed before him to this point, but the Cowboys' defense represents the biggest challenge Purdy and the 49ers' offense have faced. “Cowboys in a huge upset,” a coach said. “I think Kyle will know how to attack Dan’s defense and create plays.” Or will Dak Prescott lead the Cowboys to the NFC Championship for the time in 27 years? “It’s going to come down to whether Brock takes care of the football.” 29 -- and will be one step closer to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz.

The NFC Divisional Playoff between the 49ers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Levi's Stadium should be a close game if last year's wild-card round matchup is any ...

The Eagles will find out soon enough as they'll face the winner of the other NFC Divisional Round playoff game between host San Francisco and Dallas, which will ...

They lost 14-0 in the Wild Card Round in 1996. Back in 1980, the Eagles beat the Cowboys 20-7 and advanced to the Super Bowl for the first time in team history. Travis Fulgham was the offensive star, catching a 42-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to put the Eagles in front. As for head-to-head, the Eagles last played San Francisco in Week 2 of the 2021 season, losing 17-11. The Cowboys won the most recent meeting 34-14 in 2009. This season, the two teams split, with the Eagles winning 26-17 on Oct.

Ahead of the 49ers' NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Cowboys, DeMeco Ryans outlined five ways the defense has to improve against Dallas.

San Francisco also held opponents to only 77.7 rushing yards a game, the second-best mark in the NFL this season. The Cowboys also had the ninth-most rushing yards per game at 135.2, behind the 49ers' 138.8 yards. "Playoffs, Cowboys, Niners, our defense has to play their absolute best if we want to move forward." After studying film of the game, Ryans pointed out five key areas where the 49ers must improve against the Cowboys. "We can set the tempo better. "I didn't like the way we came out last week," Ryans told reporters Thursday.

Regarded as one of the greatest inter-division rivalries in the NFL, the duel between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys has become one of the ...

"You guys knew it from the '80s when it started out. The upcoming duel will be a postseason rematch from last season, when the 49ers beat the Cowboys 23-17 in Dallas. [Cowboys vs 49ers: The story behind this unique rivalry](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/2023/01/19/63c936c746163ff44b8b459d.html)

Ahead of the 49ers' NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Cowboys, DeMeco Ryans outlined five ways the defense has to improve against Dallas.

Here's everything you need to know to watch Dallas and San Francisco clash in the NFL playoffs.

Matchup ET (5:30 p.m. CT, 3:30 p.m. [DAZN (Canada)](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfPvV) 3:30 p.m. Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (color commentary), Erin Andrews (sideline reporting) and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporting) will be on the call from the Bay Area. Will they snap both streaks this year? The Cowboys haven't reached the NFC Championship game since 1995. Dak Prescott also had a monster game in Tampa, going 25 of 33 for 305 passing yards, 5 total touchdowns and 0 turnovers. His task will get much harder this week against a fearsome Cowboys defense. It continued a meteoric rise for the rookie quarterback, who now has his team just one game away from the conference championship game. The 49ers, winners of 11 straight games, are the hottest team in football.

Dallas Cowboys se medirán este domingo ante San Francisco 49ers en la ronda divisional. Levi's Stadium será sede de este compromiso de NFL.

La franquicia fue fundada en 1960 y su influencia ha sido tal, que al día de hoy se le conoce a Dallas Cowboys como el Equipo de América. Posteriormente, en 1964, el escudo fue ligeramente modificado, pero la estrella se mantuvo presente. A lo largo de la historia, Dallas se ha posicionado como uno de los equipos más mediáticos e importantes en el deporte estadounidense en general.

How is it fair that the 49ers had two days more rest than the Cowboys? The NFL's priorities make it more difficult on Dallas in the divisional round. By ...

If the money to have a standalone game on Monday was too great, the NFL could have scheduled the other two NFC games as Sunday games to minimize the difference for the winner of Sunday’s game. NFL schedule-makers have tried to avoid that as much as possible in the regular season lately. Instead, the league made sure that there was something for everyone on Saturday and Sunday. In order to garner more attention, the NFL scheduled one game to be played on Monday night with the other five games taking place between Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, the solution for the NFL may not have been as profitable as seeing Tom Brady square off with “America’s Team” on Monday night. While many may focus on the entertainment aspect of that statement, the business of the NFL has always been the primary focus.

The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys face off in the 2023 NFL Playoffs this Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round. The game wraps up the weekend with a ...

However, a variety of issues resulted in the 49ers trading him to the Cowboys shortly before the 1992 season, and it changed this rivalry in a big way. Their third matchup was in the 1972 Divisional Round and their most recent matchup was in the Wild Card Round. Cowboys fans will probably prefer one of the two 90s NFC Championship Game wins, but given that this qualified as the start of the 49ers dynasty after years of Cowboys domination, it feels like the most important. Haley helped transform the Cowboys defense and Dallas proceeded to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Dallas had eliminated them from the playoffs following the 1970, 1971, and 1972 seasons. They beat the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.bucsnation.com/) 31-14 in the Wild Card Round. They beat the [Seattle Seahawks](https://www.fieldgulls.com/) 41-23 in the Wild Card Round. Bill Walsh called “Change Left Slot – Sprint Right Option” and Joe Montana found Dwight Clark deep in the back of the end zone leaping above Everson Walls. Six of the eight playoff meetings have taken place in the NFC Championship Game. Cowboys is one of the biggest rivalries in NFL history. They’ve met 38 times prior to Sunday with Dallas holding a 19-18-1 edge in the all-time series and specifically a 5-3 lead in the playoffs. The game wraps up the weekend with a 6:30 p.m.

Dallas Cowboys se medirán este domingo ante San Francisco 49ers en la ronda divisional. Levi's Stadium será sede de este compromiso de NFL.

La franquicia fue fundada en 1960 y su influencia ha sido tal, que al día de hoy se le conoce a Dallas Cowboys como el Equipo de América. Posteriormente, en 1964, el escudo fue ligeramente modificado, pero la estrella se mantuvo presente. A lo largo de la historia, Dallas se ha posicionado como uno de los equipos más mediáticos e importantes en el deporte estadounidense en general.

Sunday's contest will be the 39th between these two franchises. The Cowboys lead the all-time series with a 19-18-1 record.

[Michael Gallup](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/michael-gallup-0AHLTh95vm3CvtV9/), the other into double coverage to [CeeDee Lamb](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/ceedee-lamb-Zk5GgVex9l3q9BqS/). [Trevon Diggs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/trevon-diggs-lF78M7adukw55CVm/) dropping that would-be interception late in the third quarter is going to be a tough one to get over. [Cowboys-49ers playoff matchup: Ten things I’m watching Sunday night](https://theathletic.com/4112783/2023/01/22/dallas-cowboys-49ers-playoffs-what-to-watch/) [DeMeco Ryans’ second year as coordinator has been a boon for him and the 49ers](https://theathletic.com/4105908/2023/01/20/demeco-ryans-49ers-head-coach-candidate/) [How Christian McCaffrey’s Steph Curry-like gravity makes magic for the 49ers](https://theathletic.com/4102722/2023/01/18/christian-mccaffrey-49ers-stephen-curry/) [49ers eager to recapture last year’s ‘hair-on-fire’ intensity vs. A key spot in the game was when Dallas decided to punt from San Francisco’s 40-yard-line with 6:05 to play in the third quarter as a show of faith in the way the defense was playing. This is not the attention to detail and maximizing the plays that you would require to beat a very good team on the road in the playoffs. [Seahawks](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/seahawks/). [DeMarcus Lawrence](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/demarcus-lawrence-jaHAZ9PRobBy6lf1/) was wrecking things in multiple ways. [Samson Ebukam](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/samson-ebukam-ssAi3QNTMceDsYQB/) sack. The 49ers [will face the Philadelphia Eagles](https://theathletic.com/4115896/2023/01/22/nfl-playoff-conference-championship-schedule/) with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. [Robbie Gould](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/robbie-gould-jBFH4R11aFY9PYhJ/)’s fourth field goal of the game put San Francisco back up by seven with just over three minutes to play. Here’s what you need to know: [Christian McCaffrey](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/christian-mccaffrey-FSp2bTsEwxXRf1oa/)gave the 49ers a 16-9 lead early in the fourth quarter to cap a 10-play, 91-yard drive that featured a spectacular grab from [George Kittle](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/george-kittle-dDoajDmT8A77o3JR/). [Dak Prescott](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/dak-prescott-1NrLfCowWevnKYEe/), who’s been turnover-prone this season, into two more critical interceptions.

The San Francisco 49ers will duke it out with the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the playoffs Sunday at Levi's Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET. These two teams ...

San Francisco's victory shoved Dallas out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back. [NFL picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nfl_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The San Francisco 49ers will duke it out with the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the playoffs Sunday at Levi's Stadium at 6:30 p.m. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (11-5), so they might be worth a quick bet. These two teams have allowed few points on average (San Francisco 16.67, Dallas 19.78), so any points scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Dallas earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing last Monday.

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