Dallas Cowboys

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs concludes Sunday with a battle in the Bay Area between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.

[Brett Maher missed four extra point attempts](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ftw/2023/01/16/brett-maher-missed-extra-points-cowboys-buccaneers/51195317/) in the team’s [31-14 wild-card win](https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/summary/91792) over Tampa Bay. 1 in total defense (300 yards per game) and points allowed (16 points per game) and were tied for first in total interceptions (20). Can Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn design exotic blitz packages and a defensive game plan that can rattle the rookie quarterback and limit the production from San Francisco’s three primary playmakers? The 49ers gashed Dallas for 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns on offense and the San Francisco defense sacked Prescott five times and tallied 14 QB hits. He had the most passing yards by a rookie in their first playoff game since 1937. The 49ers corners are the weaknesses to an overall stout defense. On the other side of the ball, San Francisco’s defensive front seven is arguably the best in the NFL. The 49ers and Cowboys will tie an NFL record by squaring off for a ninth time in the postseason. [Dak Prescott](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2023/01/17/dak-prescott-cowboys-nfl-playoffs-buccaneers/11066139002/) compiled 305 passing yards and four touchdowns, resulting in a 143.3 passer rating in last week’s [31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/01/16/dak-prescott-dallas-cowboys-clobber-tampa-bay-buccaneers-playoff/11065990002/). [Brock Purdy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2023/01/18/brock-purdy-what-nfl-analysts-saying-san-francisco-niners-qb/11074138002/) is set to become the 10th rookie quarterback to start a divisional playoff game since the 1970 merger. The 49ers have one of the best offensive lines in football led by All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams. The 49ers offense amassed 505 total yards in last week’s [41-23 wild-card win over the Seattle Seahawks](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2023/01/14/niners-defeat-seahawks-nfl-wild-card-round/11056894002/).

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against ...

[just allowed 136 yards and two touchdowns to DK Metcalf last week](https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401438000). Lamb has emerged as a bona fide stud this season with 10 touchdowns. Plus, the 49ers’ defense allowed 28 rushing yards to Geno Smith last week and 34 rushing yards to Jarrett Stidham in Week 17, so I think Prescott will get there. George Kittle is the trendier name and has been finding the end zone more, but Aiyuk is the most targeted receiver. The 49ers have the best run defense in the league, and it’s pretty clear that Zeke is just a short-yardage type of back now who lacks the same agility and lateral quickness. We break down our top player props from the showdown.

The Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. A rematch of last year's classic game, setting up for what ...

Head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys need to be aware of it all. Whether it was bad officiating or lack of discipline, the Cowboys have shown a slight improvement in that department. That's where the magic happens.— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) Drew attention to free up teammate on sack before one for himself. A rematch of last year’s classic game, setting up for what will be the ninth meeting all-time between the two franchises. There are some differences on both teams this year, starting with the location. He backed that up Monday. For a defense that finished fifth in pressures, first in pressure rate and third in sacks, they will need the front seven (and Donovan Wilson) to get to QB Brock Purdy and make life uncomfortable. [Six QB pressures and no sacks.](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201160dal.htm) That’s the entire defensive output from the Dallas Cowboys defense in last year’s game. The Cowboys will play as visitor to the 49ers coming off a blowout home win against the Seattle Seahawks, as the Cowboys won in blowout style on the road. Only the third to not be in the NFC Championship game. The Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs.

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The Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, meet the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, in an NFC Divisional Playoff Game on ...

... San Francisco has scored at least 37 points in four straight games for the first time in a season since 1953. ... San Francisco is in the divisional round for the third time in four seasons, going to the Super Bowl in the 2019 season and the NFC title game last season. ... San Francisco RB Christian McCaffrey scored at least one TD in seven straight games, the fifth-longest streak for the 49ers since the merger. ... The Niners were the sixth team since the merger to lead the league in the regular season in turnover margin, points allowed and yards allowed. ... The 49ers have had a positive turnover margin in nine straight games, the longest streak in a season since the 2000 Ravens did it in their final 11 games on the way to the Super Bowl title. ... San Francisco has won 11 straight games for the first time since the 1997 season. ... The win over the Bucs ended an eight-game road playoff losing streak for the Cowboys, which was tied for the second longest in NFL history. He accounted for five TDs against the Bucs, the first Dallas QB to do that in a playoff game. ... The Cowboys have won the past four road games in the series — all in the regular season — since a loss in 1997. ... The Niners won last season’s matchup in the wild-card round. He threw for 332 yards and three TDs last week and also rushed for a score, becoming the first rookie to account for at least four touchdowns in a playoff game. [Dallas Cowboys](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587338&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fteam%2F_%2Fname%2Fdal%2Fdallas-cowboys), led by quarterback [Dak Prescott](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587338&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fplayer%2F_%2Fid%2F2577417%2Fdak-prescott), meet the [San Francisco 49ers](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587338&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fteam%2F_%2Fname%2Fsf%2Fsan-francisco-49ers), led by quarterback [Brock Purdy](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587338&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fnfl%2Fplayer%2F_%2Fid%2F4361741%2Fbrock-purdy), in an [NFC Divisional Playoff Game](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587338&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fgames%2Fcowboys-at-49ers-2022-post-2) on Sunday, January 22, 2023 (1/22/23) at [Levi’s Stadium](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi%27s_Stadium) in Santa Clara, California.

Brandon: The lineup last week was going to be Jason Peters, Tyler Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin, and Tyron Smith. Due to Peters' hip injury, the lineup ...

As much as I would like Dalton Schultz to stay, that’s not going to happen, so be prepared to see him move in the offseason. But we have to at this point give Maher the benefit of the doubt that it was a bad day at the office. Seeing this team run stopping without him, then to see the results when he’s back on the field, shows the level of importance he plays on this defense. After the 2020 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to “run it back,” with most of their free agents re-signing with the team. Mike: We’ve had the reverse of this question before with “what’s made Brett Maher suddenly be so good as a kicker?” So my answer to that is the same when it goes awry for a kicker. For a kicker to fail at his job isn’t that he’s changing his kicking style or doing something different, it’s the loss of focus and confidence that suddenly changes. The signing of a backup kickers isn’t to place pressure on Maher or saying that the coaches want to move on now, it is in case this trend continues. The Cowboys signed Tristan Vizcaino to their practice squad who was with Dallas in 2020 and has bounced around the league. It’s too late in the season to find a good kicker off the streets. Brandon: Brett Maher has earned the right to keep being the kicker for the Cowboys. Even Prescott admitted to playing poorly the week before in Washington and was able to come back. But the scary part in all this with all the injuries that have occurred on the offensive line now means the next guy up is Josh Ball.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ranks 11th with a DVOA of 8.3%, 49ers QB Brock Purdy hasn't attempted enough passes to rank in Football Outsiders but has a ...

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.

The Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium with a trip to the NFC Championship on the line. But how do the Cowboys win in enemy ...

Dallas did so against Tampa Bay last Monday night, and they will need to do so again in the Divisional Round. In our 15-minute visit this week with Dan Quinn, he must've used the word "attach'' a half-dozen times. Can Quinn make Purdy uncomfortable in the pocket and throw some things at the rookie that he hasn't seen before? No missed tackles and once a Cowboys player gets hands on a 49ers player, don't let go. [Dak and head coach Mike McCarthy have stated that this week](https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-jacked-san-francisco-49ers-challenge-mike-mccarthy-playoffs-nick-bosa-preview). Prescott and his running ability can be a viable weapon, and we saw as much in Tampa. Prescott had seven rushes for 24 yards and a touchdown. By "attach,'' he means tackling. Keep Dak Prescott upright: This, as much as anything will have a significant bearing on the game's outcome. The 49ers' defense sacked Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith three times last week, which can't happen to Prescott on Sunday night. No turnovers: We said this last week and look what happened. Taking the crowd out of the game as early as possible is a perfect tonic for winning.

Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers is the final matchup of this weekend's NFL playoff schedule.

The more picks you string together, the higher the “multiplier” or payout. I like the “higher” option on Kittle’s catches against the Cowboys. But I think the Cowboys will be playing from behind for much of the game, which means they’ll have to throw early and often. [clicking here](https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/link/underdog-fantasy/) and make your picks for Cowboys-49ers or other CFB, CBB, NFL and NBA games. I don’t think he’ll get to 300 passing yards on Sunday against Dallas, but I do like the “higher” option on Purdy’s 239.5 passing yards total. Moving on to the Cowboys, let’s discuss QB Dak Prescott. If you deposit $25, you’ll get an extra $25 to start playing right away. I like Prescott’s “higher” option for 34.5 pass attempts. Why do I like the over there? Considering he threw for 330 yards against the Seahawks last week, I think that total is too low. Let’s start with the 49ers, who many (including me) think will win this game and advance to the NFC Championship Game. Dallas took care of business against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.