Cowboys vs. 49ers: Rivalry's most memorable instants #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys as well as San Francisco 49ers are going to restore their historical rivalry under the brilliant lights of Levi's Stadium on \"Sunday Evening Regulation Football.\" San Francisco leads the all-time series versus Dallas 20-19-1, including playoffs, and has succeeded recent three conferences. A succeed would offer the 49ers their longest succeed streak against the Cowboys given that gaining 6 straight coming from 1981-1990. This is the second consecutive time the staffs will definitely meet in prime-time show (49ers succeeded 42-10 final time) as well as the fifth prime-time competition because the 1970 merger, along with the 49ers gaining 3 of the previous four. They have actually likewise dealt with Mike McCarthy's Cowboys in the 2021 wild-card and 2022 local rounds of the playoffs.Editor's Picks2 RelatedRead a lot more: Cowboys-49ers competition is actually undergoing a renaissanceNiners instructor Kyle Shanahan has lots of memories of Cowboys-49ers meetings as his father, Mike Shanahan, operated as the Niners offensive coordinator in those 1992 to 1994 competitions. He thinks the current contests in between the teams has actually boosted the competition.\" Anytime you participate in one another in the playoffs, it is actually consistently usually a bit greater the upcoming year,\" Shanahan mentioned. \"And with that said being actually back-to-back, it was actually huge. That's what I consistently kept in mind growing. ... They played in the NFC Championship all three years that I resided right here. Thus simply playing them in the playoffs pair of years ago type of was actually evocative that. ... Those pasts accumulate.\" Dallas instructor Mike McCarthy has actually also observed the competition up close coming from his time as Niners objectionable coordinator in 2005. He's called \"The Catch\" his very first mind of it.\" You can merely obtain one triumph of the video game,\" McCarthy mentioned. \"Our company recognize that. ... We understand that we are actually participating in, and also our team have a mutual understanding of exactly how they intend to play. That is actually why you come to boot it off on 'Sunday Evening Regulation Football.'\" Below are actually several of the best minutes that created 49ers-Cowboys some of the best nondivision competitions in NFL history, decided on by NFL Nation reporters Chip Wagoner as well as Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff broken heart has actually come to be a trend for the Cowboys and 2021's wild-card reduction to the 49ers joined Tony Romo's bobbled snap against Seattle in 2006 as well as Dez Bryant's reversed catch against Eco-friendly Gulf in 2014. Along with 14 secs left behind, Dak Prescott possessed a 17-yard go to the San Francisco 24. Without a timeout, the Cowboys rushed to the line of scrimmage but the umpire rammed Prescott and also center Tyler Biadasz and carried out not get the sphere set for play.The time clock ran out and also the Cowboys never ever acquired an odds for a potential game-winning touchdown, shedding 23-17. After the activity, the Cowboys claimed they practiced that case each week, but they were not able to pull it off in time in activity conditions.Owner and basic manager Jerry Jones was actually as disappointed and as inflamed as he had actually been with any sort of playoff reduction. Along with a 12-5 document, NFC East headline as well as a well-balanced lineup, Jones strongly believed the Cowboys were actually keyed for a playoff operate. Instead, he let train Mike McCarthy spin in the wind for a number of full weeks while making an effort to keep protective planner Dan Quinn from taking a head-coaching project elsewhere.The 49ers went on a run, creating it to the NFC Championship Game for the second time under Kyle Shanahan. Their season ended just about equally as tragic, blowing a 17-7 fourth-quarter bring about the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry revived, IIIt was actually a different round of the playoffs-- divisional, not crazy memory card. It was at a various coliseum-- Levi's Arena, not AT&ampT Arena. But the outcome coincided: Niners 19-12. The difference in this particular one? Pair of Dak Prescott interceptions, featuring one inside San Francisco's reddish region in the second quarter along with the score tied. Like they performed after Prescott's very first turnover in the initial fourth, the 49ers transformed that free gift into a field goal for a 9-6 lead.One play prior to the interception, the Cowboys lost Pro Bowl operating back Tony Pollard for the activity as a result of a leg personal injury. From that second on, the Dallas outburst was actually inactive. The San Francisco offense was actually partially a lot better, yet it performed certainly not possess any sort of turnovers as well as a 30-yard catch by George Kittle coming from Brock Purdy sparked the only touchdown drive of the 2nd half.The Cowboys possessed an opportunity at a game-tying travel but they went 3 and also out after taking over with 3:04 to play. They received the ball back again with forty five secs left yet failed to threaten, and also their last play-- with Ezekiel Elliott at facility-- was disastrous.The final play that sends out 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 versus the Philadelphia Eagles, but their goals were actually rushed when Purdy suffered an arm personal injury in the first quarter. His replacement, Josh Johnson, was knocked senseless of the game in the third quarter, pushing managing back Christian McCaffrey to participate in quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' A split up shoulder always kept Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for the majority of the 1972 time, however he solidified his condition as "Leader Comeback" in the 4th quarter of the divisional round.Craig Morton started the activity at quarterback for Dallas however tossed pair of interceptions and also shed a fumble as San Francisco installed a 21-6 lead in the 2nd quarter." They were actually mocking our company. Making fun of us during the course of the activity," stated Dallas security Charlie Seas. "They were actually taking pleasure in having the top hand on us. They didn't believe there was actually any kind of means [our experts had actually returned]-- since our offense was sputtering. Our team were carrying out positively nothing." The Cowboys' outburst was kept scoreless in the third one-fourth, and train Tom Landry made a QB adjustment in the fourth.Staubach stumbled the sphere on his 1st ownership yet balanced his misstep by leading Dallas to a miraculous comeback. He tossed pair of touchdown comes on the ultimate pair of minutes, discovering Billy Parks as well as Ron Sellers, which offered Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters closed the game by picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated using Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. found themselves tracking the Cowboys 27-21 along with less than 5 moments remaining in the 1981 NFC Champion Game.But Montana and also Dwight Clark created magic occur on third down.Montana evaded three protectors, spun to his right as well as supplied the reception in the rear of completion zone where Clark made the gaining grab along with 51 secs continuing to be in regulation.The play almost failed to happen, though." I was thinking about throwing the ball away," Montana said after the activity. "However I found him happen free as well as I thought if I could hold on yet another half-second ..."' How 'bout them Cowboys?' After completing the routine time 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its NFC East opponents, the Philly Eagles, 34-10 in the local cycle, branding their ticket to encounter the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco finished the period 14-2 and also prevailed in a challenging divisional-round match versus Washington. In addition, after gaining 4 Super Bowls along with Montana throughout the 1980s, the group hoped to carry on that extent along with Steve Young as its signal-caller. Each teams were chock loaded with objectionable ability with Young and also Jerry Rice on one side and also Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Best GamesRelive a few of the league's very most remarkable video games, from Super Bowl XLII to the 2018 AFC label video game. Check out on ESPN+.Regardless of that, a low-scoring back-and-forth war followed in the 1st half, and also the 2 were actually tied at 10 at halftime.In the 2nd one-half, Dallas racked up 3 of the activity's ultimate four touchdowns, which sufficed to protect the triumph as well as a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But before mosting likely to deal with the Buffalo Costs in the Super Dish, Cowboys trainer Jimmy Johnson possessed something to point out:" Exactly how 'spell all of them Cowboys?" And also just like that, a key phrase that has transcended generations of Dallas fans was actually born.' Our experts will definitely win the situation, put it in 3-inch titles' In 1993, Johnson supplied one more momentous expression that has stood up the examination of time.Before the two met momentarily successive NFC Champion, Johnson got in touch with a regional sports broadcast series and also brought in a remarkable declaration." Our company will certainly win the ball game," Johnson specified. "You may place that in three-inch high headings." Properly, he wasn't wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown second one-fourth, Dallas dominated San Francisco 38-21 to accelerate to Super Dish XXVIII.Niners get their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP by means of Getty ImagesThe Niners and Cowboys complied with for the NFC headline for the third straight time, along with both quarterbacks having resisting scenarios. Aikman entered with a 7-0 record as a starter in the playoffs, while Young possessed but to overcome the difficulty, as well as in to the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the pendulum finally turned for the 49ers. Aikman threw a pick-six to Eric Davis on the first ride. Then Irvin messed up on Dallas' following ownership, as well as Youthful made use of the ideal industry posture through associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard touchdown. The Cowboys possessed yet another expensive very early turnover on the following travel when Kevin Williams messed up the first as well as San Francisco exploited along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 along with over seven minutes left in the very first quarter.Still, Dallas put up a fight, capturing 451 total backyards of offense, matched up to San Francisco's 294, yet couldn't overcome five turnovers.The 38-28 victory enabled Young to make his initial Super Dish appeal as the Niners' starting quarterback.Dallas gains 'Deion Sweepstakes' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, ruling Defensive Gamer of the Year and Super Dish XXIX champion Deion Sanders was actually riding high after his absolute best season. However, his one-year manage San Francisco was up and it was actually opportunity to locate his next home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and Eagles got in the "Deion Drawing" alongside the Niners and Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas ended up finalizing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 million contract, which made him the NFL's highest possible spent defensive player at the time.Due to a surgical treatment, Sanders was not able to make his debut for The United States's Team up until Week 9, yet he produced an instant effect and happened to become an aspect of his 2nd Super Bowl-winning team in just as lots of years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' heritage is highlighted by signature festivities as well as remarkable instants, and on Sept. 24, 2000, a star was actually born.After producing a 3-yard touchdown function, Owens went to midfield and dispersed his arms on the Cowboys' logo design. Virtually a moment later, long time Dallas running back Emmitt Johnson scored a goal of his very own and responded by coming back to the star to steal Owens. In the future, T.O. took an additional goal and also moved back to the facility of the field in Texas Coliseum, however Cowboys' safety and security George Teague met him at the star as well as supplied a huge hit.On a 2016 incident of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike radio series, Owens defended his decision to stand on the star." It had nothing to do with me trying to taunt my challenger, neglected me trying to tease the Cowboys. ... My instructor resembled, 'Yo'-- he stimulated me [to perform this]-- 'This is what this is about. Head to the superstar, give your because of God, considering that he is actually enjoying down on this game, and show him that is actually the very best gamer today.' And that's what I carried out." Tony Romo moves previous Niners in OTIn Week 2 of the 2011 time, Tony Romo managed to lead Dallas to a not likely return win.Romo took several favorites in the very first fifty percent, consisting of one off of a blindside strike that left him noticeably suffering. He overlooked all but the final set in the third one-fourth, and also his injuries were actually eventually uncovered to become a defective rib and pierced bronchi. He would certainly return in the fourth quarter.The Cowboys routed by as several as 10 aspects in the fourth, however the trend promptly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 hand down the ride that sent out the video game to overtime. His 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley set up the succeeding field goal. Romo linked on twenty of thirty three masquerade 345 lawns and two goals, with over 200 lawns coming in the 4th one-fourth as well as OT.