The 49ers have knocked the Cowboys out of the playoffs in consecutive years. Both teams are among the NFL's best, so our experts broke down the game from every angle.
look like contenders, as expected, and the rematch we've been waiting on since last year's playoffs is here. Not all of the NFL's prime-time scheduling has gone according to plan this season, but featuring this game was a beautiful decision.has the feel of a playoff game, but that's what happens when two NFC powerhouses link up after meeting in the playoffs in two straight years.
Speaking of Prescott, the Cowboys have been dealing with injuries along the offensive line. Is there concern with how the protection will hold up for Dallas going against one of the best defensive lines in the league, led byThere has to be. The Cowboys' offensive line health is trending in the right direction, but there's still one last piece of the puzzle.
I understand why McCarthy might be frustrated by those who say he's doing a bad job. Through four weeks, the Cowboys offense certainly hasn't been bad. They're scoring 24 points per game, which isn't amazing but is good enough for 11th in the league. They're moving the chains, as their third-down conversion rate of 51.6% is best in the NFL. They're taking care of the football, with just one turnover through four games.
Speaking of which, the 49ers defense put Prescott through the wringer in the playoffs last year. The defense doesn't look as statistically dominant through the first month of this season — though it hasn't needed to be.
San Francisco's five interceptions tie for No. 4 in the league, but they have yet to force a fumble. The 49ers did allow a 99-yard touchdown drive by theSpeaking of defense, the Cowboys allowed 222 rushing yards against the Cardinals two weeks ago.
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