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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Rivalry's most remarkable seconds #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers will renew their historical competition under the brilliant lights of Levi's Stadium on \"Sunday Night Football.\" San Francisco leads the enduring collection against Dallas 20-19-1, consisting of playoffs, as well as has actually gained the past three appointments. A succeed would provide the 49ers their lengthiest gain touch against the Cowboys considering that winning 6 directly coming from 1981-1990. This is actually the second consecutive period the teams will certainly meet in prime-time show (49ers gained 42-10 final period) and the fifth prime-time match because the 1970 merger, along with the 49ers gaining 3 of the previous 4. They have actually also removed Mike McCarthy's Cowboys in the 2021 wild-card and also 2022 divisional cycles of the playoffs.Editor's Picks2 RelatedRead even more: Cowboys-49ers competition is actually undergoing a renaissanceNiners instructor Kyle Shanahan possesses lots of memories of Cowboys-49ers conferences as his father brown, Mike Shanahan, operated as the Niners repulsive organizer in those 1992 to 1994 contests. He strongly believes the current contests in between the groups has reignited the competition.\" Anytime you play one another in the playoffs, it is actually constantly generally a bit greater the next year,\" Shanahan stated. \"As well as with that being actually next, it was substantial. That's what I constantly don't forgot growing. ... They played in the NFC Champion all 3 years that I resided listed below. So only playing them in the playoffs pair of years ago type of was actually evocative that. ... Those pasts stack up.\" Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has actually also seen the competition up close coming from his time as Niners offensive planner in 2005. He's gotten in touch with \"The Catch\" his 1st mind of it.\" You may merely accomplish one triumph of this activity,\" McCarthy pointed out. \"Our company comprehend that. ... We know that our team are actually participating in, and our team possess a mutual understanding of how they want to participate in. That is actually why you come to kick it off on 'Sunday Evening Football.'\" Right here are a few of the best moments that produced 49ers-Cowboys some of the best nondivision competitions in NFL background, selected through NFL Nation press reporters Scar Wagoner and Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff heartbreak has ended up being a pattern for the Cowboys and also 2021's wild-card reduction to the 49ers joined Tony Romo's bobbled breeze versus Seattle in 2006 as well as Dez Bryant's reversed catch versus Environment-friendly Gulf in 2014. Along with 14 secs left behind, Dak Prescott had a 17-yard run to the San Francisco 24. Without a timeout, the Cowboys hurried to the line of scrimmage however the peacemaker rammed Prescott as well as facility Tyler Biadasz and carried out not obtain the ball collection for play.The clock went out and also the Cowboys never got a possibility for a potential game-winning goal, shedding 23-17. After the video game, the Cowboys mentioned they practiced that case each week, but they were actually incapable to draw it off in time in game conditions.Owner as well as standard supervisor Chamber pot Jones was actually as discouraged and as irritated as he had been actually along with any sort of playoff reduction. Along with a 12-5 record, NFC East title and also a well-balanced roster, Jones strongly believed the Cowboys were actually keyed for a playoff operate. Rather, he allowed coach Mike McCarthy twist in the wind for a couple of weeks while making an effort to maintain defensive coordinator Dan Quinn coming from taking a head-coaching work elsewhere.The 49ers took place an operate, creating it to the NFC Championship Game for the second time under Kyle Shanahan. Their period ended nearly equally as sad, blasting a 17-7 fourth-quarter bring about the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry revitalized, IIIt was actually a various sphere of the playoffs-- divisional, not crazy memory card. It went to a various coliseum-- Levi's Stadium, not AT&ampT Coliseum. Yet the result was the same: Niners 19-12. The difference within this one? Pair of Dak Prescott interceptions, including one inside San Francisco's red area in the 2nd quarter along with the score tied. Like they carried out after Prescott's initial turn over in the very first one-fourth, the 49ers transformed that free offer right into a basket for a 9-6 lead.One play prior to the interception, the Cowboys dropped Pro Dish operating back Tony Pollard for the video game due to a leg personal injury. Coming from that instant on, the Dallas outburst was actually sluggish. The San Francisco offense was actually marginally a lot better, however it did certainly not possess any turnovers as well as a 30-yard catch through George Kittle coming from Brock Purdy stired up the only goal drive of the second half.The Cowboys had an opportunity at a game-tying drive yet they went three and out after managing along with 3:04 to play. They acquired the round back once again with forty five seconds left yet failed to intimidate, and also their last play-- along with Ezekiel Elliott at center-- was disastrous.The last play that sends the @ 49ers to the NFC Champion!

NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 Along with the succeed, the Niners progressed to the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, however their desires were dashed when Purdy endured an upper arm trauma in the first one-fourth. His substitute, Josh Johnson, was knocked senseless of the activity in the 3rd quarter, forcing running back Christian McCaffrey to participate in quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' A split up shoulder always kept Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for most of the 1972 season, yet he hardened his status as "Leader Comeback" in the fourth one-fourth of the local round.Craig Morton began the game at quarterback for Dallas but tossed two interceptions and dropped a fumble as San Francisco installed a 21-6 top in the 2nd one-fourth." They were actually poking fun at our company. Ridiculing our company throughout the game," said Dallas security Charlie Waters. "They were actually enjoying having the upper palm on our company. They really did not believe there was actually any sort of way [our experts had actually gone back]-- due to the fact that our outburst was faltering. We were carrying out absolutely nothing at all." The Cowboys' offense was secured scoreless in the 3rd fourth, as well as coach Tom Landry brought in a QB change in the fourth.Staubach stumbled the round on his first property however made up for his slipup through leading Dallas to a marvelous comeback. He threw pair of goal passes in the ultimate 2 moments, finding Billy Parks as well as Ron Sellers, and also gave Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters closed the video game through picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated via Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. located themselves routing the Cowboys 27-21 along with lower than 5 mins continuing to be in the 1981 NFC Champion Game.But Montana and also Dwight Clark created magic occur on 3rd down.Montana dodged 3 protectors, rolled to his right and delivered the ball in the rear of completion zone where Clark made the succeeding grab with 51 secs continuing to be in regulation.The play virtually failed to take place, however." I was considering throwing the round away," Montana mentioned after the game. "But I found him happen free as well as I figured if I could hold on one more half-second ..."' Exactly how 'stint them Cowboys?' After completing the frequent time 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its own NFC East rivals, the Philly Eagles, 34-10 in the local round, printing their ticket to meet the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco ended up the period 14-2 and prevailed in a challenging divisional-round competition against Washington. In addition, after succeeding four Super Containers with Montana throughout the 1980s, the crew hoped to carry on that extent along with Steve Youthful as its signal-caller. Each teams were actually chock loaded with repulsive talent with Youthful and also Chamber pot Rice cheek by jowl and Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and also Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Best GamesRelive a number of the league's most momentous games, from Super Bowl XLII to the 2018 AFC title game. View on ESPN+.In spite of that, a low-scoring back-and-forth struggle arised in the initial fifty percent, as well as the 2 were matched at 10 at halftime.In the 2nd half, Dallas racked up three of the game's final four goals, which was enough to get the triumph and also a Super Bowl XXVII appearance.But prior to heading to encounter the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl, Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson possessed something to state:" Exactly how 'bout them Cowboys?" And just like that, a words that has actually transcended productions of Dallas enthusiasts was birthed.' We will gain the operation, put it in 3-inch titles' In 1993, Johnson delivered an additional momentous phrase that has stood up the test of time.Before both fulfilled momentarily consecutive NFC Championship, Johnson phoned a neighborhood sporting activities broadcast series and also created an unexpected affirmation." Our company will certainly gain the operation," Johnson said. "You may put that in three-inch higher headings." Effectively, he had not been wrong.Bolstered through a three-touchdown second quarter, Dallas dominated San Francisco 38-21 to evolve to Super Dish XXVIII.Niners acquire their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP using Getty ImagesThe Niners and also Cowboys satisfied for the NFC label for the 3rd direct opportunity, along with both quarterbacks possessing opposing instances. Aikman went into with a 7-0 document as a starter in the playoffs, while Youthful had however to get over the difficulty, and in to the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the pendulum ultimately swung for the 49ers. Aikman threw a pick-six to Eric Davis on the very first ride. At that point Irvin fumbled on Dallas' following property, and also Young made use of the ideal industry position through associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard goal. The Cowboys had one more costly early turnover on the following travel when Kevin Williams fumbled the first and also San Francisco utilized along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 along with over seven mins left in the 1st quarter.Still, Dallas put up a fight, tape-recording 451 total yards of offense, contrasted to San Francisco's 294, yet couldn't get rid of five turnovers.The 38-28 success allowed Youthful to make his 1st Super Bowl appearance as the Niners' beginning quarterback.Dallas wins 'Deion Drawing' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, reigning Defensive Player of the Year and Super Dish XXIX champ Deion Sanders was actually using higher after his finest season. Nevertheless, his one-year handle San Francisco was up and it was time to locate his upcoming home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and also Eagles entered the "Deion Drawing" in addition to the Niners and Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas wound up signing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 thousand deal, which made him the NFL's highest paid protective gamer at the time.Due to a surgery, Sanders was incapable to produce his launching for America's Group till Week 9, yet he created an urgent effect and happened to be a component of his second Super Bowl-winning team in equally as many years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' tradition is actually highlighted through signature celebrations as well as memorable instants, and on Sept. 24, 2000, a superstar was born.After making a 3-yard touchdown celebration, Owens ran to midfield and spread his upper arms on the Cowboys' logo. Nearly a moment later, long time Dallas operating back Emmitt Smith racked up a touchdown of his personal and also reacted through returning to the celebrity to copy Owens. In the future, T.O. took an additional touchdown as well as moved back to the facility of the industry in Texas Stadium, yet Cowboys' security George Teague satisfied him at the superstar as well as delivered a major hit.On a 2016 incident of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike broadcast show, Owens defended his selection to depend on the star." It neglected me trying to tease my opponent, neglected me trying to tease the Cowboys. ... My trainer resembled, 'Yo'-- he encouraged me [to perform this]-- 'This is what this is about. Go to the celebrity, give your because of God, since he's checking out adverse this video game, and also reveal him that is actually the most ideal gamer today.' And that's what I performed." Tony Romo moves past Niners in OTIn Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo took care of to lead Dallas to a not likely rebound win.Romo took many favorites in the first one-half, consisting of one off of a blindside assault that left him visibly hurting. He skipped all but the last collection in the third fourth, and also his traumas were actually later shown to become a faulty rib as well as pierced lung. He would certainly come back in the 4th quarter.The Cowboys routed through as several as 10 aspects in the 4th, however the trend quickly changed.Romo finished 5 of 6 hand down the ride that sent the game to overtime. His 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley established the succeeding field goal. Romo connected on twenty of thirty three masquerade 345 backyards as well as two goals, with over 200 yards can be found in the fourth one-fourth as well as OT.