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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Rivalry's most momentous minutes #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers will definitely revive their historical competition under the brilliant lights of Levi's Coliseum on \"Sunday Evening Football.\" San Francisco leads the enduring series versus Dallas 20-19-1, featuring playoffs, and also has actually gained the past 3 conferences. A win would offer the 49ers their longest succeed streak against the Cowboys because gaining six directly from 1981-1990. This is the 2nd consecutive period the groups will definitely fulfill in prime time (49ers succeeded 42-10 final season) and also the 5th prime-time matchup due to the fact that the 1970 merger, with the 49ers winning 3 of the previous four. They've additionally eliminated Mike McCarthy's Cowboys in the 2021 wild-card and also 2022 local rounds of the playoffs.Editor's Picks2 RelatedRead even more: Cowboys-49ers rivalry is going through a renaissanceNiners train Kyle Shanahan has a lot of minds of Cowboys-49ers conferences as his father brown, Mike Shanahan, functioned as the Niners offensive coordinator in those 1992 to 1994 competitions. He believes the recent competitions between the crews has actually reignited the rivalry.\" Anytime you participate in one another in the playoffs, it is actually always generally a bit much bigger the upcoming year,\" Shanahan stated. \"As well as with that being next, it was huge. That's what I regularly don't forgot growing up. ... They played in the NFC Champion all 3 years that I resided below. So just playing all of them in the playoffs 2 years ago type of was actually evocative that. ... Those histories stack up.\" Dallas trainer Mike McCarthy has actually additionally viewed the competition up close coming from his opportunity as Niners annoying coordinator in 2005. He's gotten in touch with \"The Catch\" his 1st mind of it.\" You can just accomplish one win out of the activity,\" McCarthy stated. \"Our company know that. ... We understand who our experts are actually playing, as well as we possess a mutual understanding of exactly how they desire to participate in. That's why you get to boot it off on 'Sunday Evening Regulation Football.'\" Listed here are a few of the top moments that produced 49ers-Cowboys among the greatest nondivision competitions in NFL background, selected by NFL Country media reporters Scar Wagoner and Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff heartbreak has actually become a pattern for the Cowboys and 2021's wild-card loss to the 49ers participated in Tony Romo's bobbled snap against Seattle in 2006 and also Dez Bryant's reversed catch versus Environment-friendly Gulf in 2014. With 14 few seconds left behind, Dak Prescott possessed a 17-yard run to the San Francisco 24. Without a timeout, the Cowboys hurried to free throw line of scrimmage however the umpire hit Prescott as well as center Tyler Biadasz and also did certainly not obtain the ball set for play.The time clock ran out and the Cowboys never acquired an odds for a potential game-winning goal, shedding 23-17. After the activity, the Cowboys stated they engaged in that situation weekly, but they were incapable to take it off on time in game conditions.Owner and also basic supervisor Chamber pot Jones was as let down and also as inflamed as he had actually been actually along with any playoff reduction. Along with a 12-5 report, NFC East headline and a healthy and balanced lineup, Jones strongly believed the Cowboys were actually topped for a playoff operate. As an alternative, he permitted coach Mike McCarthy spin in the wind for a couple of full weeks while trying to always keep protective organizer Dan Quinn coming from taking a head-coaching task elsewhere.The 49ers went on a run, making it to the NFC National Championship for the 2nd opportunity under Kyle Shanahan. Their season finished virtually similarly as sad, blowing a 17-7 fourth-quarter lead to the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry revitalized, IIIt was a different sphere of the playoffs-- local, certainly not wild card. It was at a different arena-- Levi's Arena, certainly not AT&ampT Stadium. However the outcome was the same: Niners 19-12. The variation within this one? Pair of Dak Prescott interceptions, including one inside San Francisco's red zone in the 2nd quarter along with the score tied. Like they carried out after Prescott's 1st turnover in the initial one-fourth, the 49ers turned that giveaway into a basket for a 9-6 lead.One play prior to the interception, the Cowboys dropped Pro Bowl operating back Tony Pollard for the video game due to a leg accident. From that moment on, the Dallas outburst was stagnant. The San Francisco outburst was actually marginally better, however it performed certainly not have any turn overs and a 30-yard catch through George Kittle from Brock Purdy fired up the only touchdown ride of the 2nd half.The Cowboys possessed an opportunity at a game-tying drive however they went 3 as well as out after managing along with 3:04 to play. They obtained the sphere back once again along with 45 secs left however fell short to threaten, and their final play-- with Ezekiel Elliott at facility-- was disastrous.The final 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 advanced to the NFC National Championship against the Philly Eagles, but their aspirations were actually dashed when Purdy experienced an upper arm accident in the very first quarter. His substitute, Josh Johnson, was actually knocked senseless of the game in the third fourth, requiring managing back Christian McCaffrey to play quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' An apart shoulder kept Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for most of the 1972 season, however he strengthened his standing as "Leader Comeback" in the 4th quarter of the local round.Craig Morton started the game at quarterback for Dallas however threw two interceptions and shed a fumble as San Francisco installed a 21-6 lead in the 2nd fourth." They were poking fun at us. Ridiculing our team in the course of the video game," pointed out Dallas security Charlie Seas. "They were really delighting in possessing the top hand on our company. They really did not believe there was any kind of means [we had actually come back]-- because our outburst was actually sputtering. Our experts were actually doing completely nothing at all." The Cowboys' offense was secured scoreless in the 3rd one-fourth, and also instructor Tom Landry created a QB improvement in the fourth.Staubach screwed up the sphere on his 1st property however counterbalanced his bad move by leading Dallas to an amazing comeback. He threw two touchdown passes in the final two minutes, locating Billy Parks and also Ron Sellers, which provided Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters secured the activity by picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated via Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. located themselves trailing the Cowboys 27-21 along with less than five minutes continuing to be in the 1981 NFC Champion Game.But Montana and Dwight Clark created magic happen on 3rd down.Montana dodged 3 defenders, rolled to his right and provided the ball in the back of completion area where Clark made the winning grab along with 51 secs continuing to be in regulation.The participate in nearly failed to happen, though." I was thinking about throwing the ball away," Montana said after the video game. "Yet I found him come open and also I figured if I could hold on an additional half-second ..."' Just how 'stint them Cowboys?' After finishing the routine period 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its NFC East opponents, the Philly Eagles, 34-10 in the divisional cycle, printing their ticket to get to know the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco completed the season 14-2 and also came out on top in a challenging divisional-round match versus Washington. Furthermore, after winning four Super Disheses along with Montana throughout the 1980s, the group sought to carry on that stretch with Steve Young as its own signal-caller. Each teams were chock loaded with offending ability with Young and also Jerry Rice on one side as well as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Best GamesRelive a number of the organization's most momentous activities, from Super Dish XLII to the 2018 AFC title video game. Enjoy on ESPN+.Despite that, a low-scoring back-and-forth battle followed in the initial one-half, and both were actually tied at 10 at halftime.In the 2nd one-half, Dallas racked up three of the video game's last four goals, which sufficed to secure the success and a Super Bowl XXVII appearance.But prior to mosting likely to face the Buffalo Costs in the Super Dish, Cowboys trainer Jimmy Johnson had one thing to state:" Exactly how 'stint all of them Cowboys?" And just like that, an expression that has actually gone beyond productions of Dallas supporters was actually born.' Our experts are going to succeed the ball game, put it in 3-inch headlines' In 1993, Johnson delivered yet another remarkable key phrase that has actually stood up the examination of time.Before the two met for a second consecutive NFC Championship, Johnson called a neighborhood sporting activities radio series and also created an unexpected declaration." We are going to win the operation," Johnson mentioned. "You can place that in three-inch high titles." Well, he wasn't wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown second quarter, Dallas dominated San Francisco 38-21 to progress to Super Bowl XXVIII.Niners acquire their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP using Getty ImagesThe Niners as well as Cowboys fulfilled for the NFC label for the 3rd straight opportunity, with both quarterbacks having opposing conditions. Aikman entered into along with a 7-0 record as a starter in the playoffs, while Youthful possessed however to get over the difficulty, and into the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the pendulum lastly swung in favor of the 49ers. Aikman threw a pick-six to Eric Davis on the 1st travel. Then Irvin fumbled on Dallas' upcoming possession, and Young capitalized on the ideal industry placement through associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard touchdown. The Cowboys possessed an additional costly very early turnover on the following travel when Kevin Williams fumbled the kickoff and San Francisco exploited along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 with over seven minutes left behind in the initial quarter.Still, Dallas argued, videotaping 451 total backyards of outburst, compared to San Francisco's 294, but couldn't conquer 5 turnovers.The 38-28 success enabled Youthful to make his initial Super Dish appearance as the Niners' starting quarterback.Dallas succeeds 'Deion Drawing' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, ruling Defensive Gamer of the Year as well as Super Bowl XXIX champ Deion Sanders was actually using high after his ideal period. Nonetheless, his 1 year cope with San Francisco was actually up and also it was opportunity to locate his upcoming home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and also Eagles got in the "Deion Drawing" alongside the Niners and also Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas wound up signing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 million deal, that made him the NFL's best paid out protective gamer at the time.Due to a surgical procedure, Sanders was actually incapable to create his launching for United States's Team up until Full week 9, however he made an instant impact as well as happened to be a portion of his second Super Bowl-winning squad in just like many years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' heritage is actually highlighted through trademark occasions and remarkable minutes, and on Sept. 24, 2000, a star was actually born.After creating a 3-yard touchdown event, Owens ran to midfield and dispersed his upper arms on the Cowboys' company logo. Almost a min eventually, longtime Dallas operating back Emmitt Johnson scored a touchdown of his own and answered by coming back to the superstar to copy Owens. Later, T.O. took yet another goal and also headed back to the facility of the industry in Texas Coliseum, but Cowboys' protection George Teague satisfied him at the superstar as well as provided a major hit.On a 2016 incident of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike radio program, Owens defended his decision to stand on the superstar." It had nothing to do with me making an effort to tease my challenger, had nothing to do with me attempting to ridicule the Cowboys. ... My trainer resembled, 'Yo'-- he stimulated me [to accomplish this]-- 'This is what this has to do with. Head to the star, offer your thanks to God, because he's enjoying adverse this activity, and show him that is actually the most effective gamer today.' And also's what I carried out." Tony Romo rallies past Niners in OTIn Full Week 2 of the 2011 period, Tony Romo managed to lead Dallas to an unexpected rebound win.Romo took a number of smash hits in the first fifty percent, consisting of one off of a blindside blitz that left him noticeably suffering. He missed all but the last set in the third one-fourth, and his traumas were actually eventually exposed to be a damaged rib and punctured bronchi. He will return in the 4th quarter.The Cowboys tracked by as lots of as 10 points in the 4th, yet the tide swiftly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 hand down the ride that delivered the game to overtime. His 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley set up the gaining field goal. Romo connected on twenty of 33 masquerade 345 gardens as well as pair of touchdowns, along with over 200 gardens coming in the 4th quarter as well as OT.