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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Competition's very most unforgettable moments #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys and also San Francisco 49ers will renew their historical competition under the bright lightings of Levi's Coliseum on \"Sunday Evening Regulation Football.\" San Francisco leads the all-time collection versus Dallas 20-19-1, including playoffs, and also has actually won recent three appointments. A succeed will provide the 49ers their longest succeed touch against the Cowboys given that winning six directly from 1981-1990. This is the second successive season the crews will certainly satisfy in prime-time attraction (49ers won 42-10 last time) and also the fifth prime-time match considering that the 1970 merging, with the 49ers gaining three of the previous 4. They've likewise eliminated 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 undertaking a renaissanceNiners trainer Kyle Shanahan has loads of minds of Cowboys-49ers meetings as his father brown, Mike Shanahan, functioned as the Niners offending organizer in those 1992 to 1994 competitions. He thinks the recent contests between the staffs has actually boosted the competition.\" Anytime you participate in each other in the playoffs, it's constantly often a bit much bigger the following year,\" Shanahan claimed. \"As well as with that being actually next, it was substantial. That's what I constantly don't forgot maturing. ... They played in the NFC Championship all 3 years that I resided here. Thus just playing all of them in the playoffs pair of years ago kind of was actually evocative that. ... Those past histories accumulate.\" Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has also found the rivalry up close coming from his opportunity as Niners repulsive coordinator in 2005. He is actually gotten in touch with \"The Catch\" his initial moment of it.\" You may only achieve one win out of this particular video game,\" McCarthy stated. \"Our experts understand that. ... We understand that our team are actually participating in, and we have a mutual understanding of exactly how they intend to participate in. That is actually why you get to kick it off on 'Sunday Night Regulation Football.'\" Here are actually a few of the best seconds that produced 49ers-Cowboys among the best nondivision rivalries in NFL history, selected through NFL Country media reporters Nick Wagoner and also Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff broken heart has actually become a trend for the Cowboys and 2021's wild-card reduction to the 49ers joined Tony Romo's bobbled breeze versus Seat in 2006 and Dez Bryant's rescinded catch versus Environment-friendly Gulf in 2014. Along with 14 few seconds left behind, Dak Prescott had a 17-yard run to the San Francisco 24. Without a timeout, the Cowboys rushed to the line of skirmish yet the moderator struck Prescott as well as facility Tyler Biadasz and also carried out not acquire the ball collection for play.The time clock went out and also the Cowboys never ever got a chance for a prospective game-winning goal, shedding 23-17. After the video game, the Cowboys stated they exercised that scenario each week, but they were incapable to pull it off over time in video game conditions.Owner as well as basic supervisor Jerry Jones was as dissatisfied and as irritated as he had been actually with any playoff loss. Along with a 12-5 document, NFC East title as well as a healthy roster, Jones felt the Cowboys were actually topped for a playoff run. As an alternative, he let coach Mike McCarthy twist in the wind for a couple of weeks while trying to always keep defensive planner Dan Quinn from taking a head-coaching project elsewhere.The 49ers went on an operate, making it to the NFC Championship Game for the 2nd opportunity under Kyle Shanahan. Their time ended nearly equally as sad, blasting a 17-7 fourth-quarter result in the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry restored, IIIt was actually a various sphere of the playoffs-- local, not crazy card. It went to a different arena-- Levi's Coliseum, not AT&ampT Coliseum. Yet the result was the same: Niners 19-12. The variation in this particular one? Pair of Dak Prescott interceptions, consisting of one inside San Francisco's red zone in the 2nd fourth with ball game tied. Like they carried out after Prescott's very first turn over in the first quarter, the 49ers switched that free gift into a field goal for a 9-6 lead.One play before the interception, the Cowboys lost Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard for the game because of a lower leg accident. From that instant on, the Dallas outburst was actually inactive. The San Francisco outburst was actually partially a lot better, however it did not possess any kind of turn overs and a 30-yard catch by George Kittle from Brock Purdy ignited the only goal drive of the second half.The Cowboys had a chance at a game-tying ride yet they went 3 as well as out after taking over with 3:04 to participate in. They acquired the ball back once more with 45 few seconds left yet stopped working to endanger, as well as their final play-- with Ezekiel Elliott at center-- was actually disastrous.The ultimate play that sends out the @ 49ers to the NFC Championship!

NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 Along with the succeed, the Niners accelerated to the NFC National Championship versus the Philadelphia Eagles, but their desires were dashed when Purdy endured an upper arm injury in the first quarter. His replacement, Josh Johnson, was knocked senseless of the activity in the 3rd fourth, requiring operating back Christian McCaffrey to play quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' A split up shoulder maintained Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for most of the 1972 time, yet he hardened his condition as "Captain Comeback" in the fourth quarter of the divisional round.Craig Morton began the activity at quarterback for Dallas yet threw pair of interceptions as well as lost a fumble as San Francisco mounted a 21-6 top in the 2nd one-fourth." They were poking fun at our team. Ridiculing us during the course of the game," claimed Dallas security Charlie Waters. "They were definitely appreciating possessing the top hand on us. They didn't presume there was any sort of means [our experts 'd gone back]-- considering that our offense was faltering. We were actually doing completely nothing at all." The Cowboys' offense was secured scoreless in the 3rd quarter, as well as train Tom Landry made a QB adjustment in the fourth.Staubach screwed up the sphere on his 1st things but offseted his slipup by leading Dallas to a remarkable comeback. He tossed two goal passes in the ultimate two mins, finding Billy Parks and Ron Sellers, and also provided Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters closed the activity through shooting 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated using Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. found on their own trailing the Cowboys 27-21 with lower than five moments staying in the 1981 NFC Champion Game.But Montana as well as Dwight Clark made magic take place on 3rd down.Montana evaded three protectors, rolled to his right and delivered the ball in the rear of completion zone where Clark made the winning grab along with 51 few seconds continuing to be in regulation.The play almost really did not take place, however." I was actually thinking about tossing the sphere away," Montana pointed out after the video game. "But I found him come open and also I thought if I could hang on one more half-second ..."' Just how 'spell all of them Cowboys?' After finishing the normal season 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its NFC East opponents, the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-10 in the divisional cycle, branding their ticket to encounter the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco finished the season 14-2 as well as came out on top in a hard divisional-round matchup versus Washington. Additionally, after winning four Super Disheses with Montana throughout the 1980s, the team hoped to continue that stretch with Steve Youthful as its signal-caller. Both squads were actually chock full of offending ability along with Young and Chamber pot Rice on one side and Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and also Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Biggest GamesRelive a number of the organization's most remarkable activities, from Super Bowl XLII to the 2018 AFC headline video game. See on ESPN+.Even with that, a low-scoring back-and-forth struggle ensued in the 1st half, and both were actually tied at 10 at halftime.In the second fifty percent, Dallas racked up 3 of the game's final 4 touchdowns, which sufficed to safeguard the triumph and also a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But before visiting experience the Buffalo Costs in the Super Dish, Cowboys instructor Jimmy Johnson possessed something to state:" How 'bout them Cowboys?" And also just like that, an expression that has actually transcended generations of Dallas enthusiasts was born.' Our team will definitely succeed the operation, put it in 3-inch titles' In 1993, Johnson supplied another remarkable expression that has actually stood up the test of time.Before both fulfilled momentarily consecutive NFC Champion, Johnson got in touch with a local sporting activities radio show and brought in a remarkable declaration." Our company will definitely win the ball game," Johnson mentioned. "You can easily place that in three-inch higher titles." Well, he had not been wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown 2nd one-fourth, Dallas controlled San Francisco 38-21 to accelerate to Super Dish XXVIII.Niners obtain their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Niners and Cowboys fulfilled for the NFC title for the 3rd direct time, along with each quarterbacks having opposing circumstances. Aikman entered along with a 7-0 record as a starter in the playoffs, while Youthful possessed yet to get over the bulge, and also in to the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the pendulum lastly turned in favor of the 49ers. Aikman threw a pick-six to Eric Davis on the very first drive. Then Irvin screwed up on Dallas' next belongings, and also Young benefited from the ideal field posture through associating with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard goal. The Cowboys possessed one more expensive very early turn over on the following travel when Kevin Williams messed up the first and San Francisco capitalized along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 with over 7 minutes left behind in the first quarter.Still, Dallas argued, videotaping 451 total lawns of outburst, reviewed to San Francisco's 294, however couldn't get over five turnovers.The 38-28 victory allowed Young to make his very first Super Dish appeal as the Niners' beginning quarterback.Dallas gains 'Deion Drawing' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, reigning Defensive Player of the Year as well as Super Bowl XXIX champion Deion Sanders was using high after his best time. Nevertheless, his 1 year take care of San Francisco was up and it was opportunity to locate his next home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders as well as Eagles got into the "Deion Sweepstakes" in addition to the Niners and also Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas wound up finalizing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 thousand contract, which made him the NFL's best spent defensive gamer at the time.Due to a surgical procedure, Sanders was actually incapable to produce his launching for The United States's Staff until Full week 9, however he produced an immediate effect as well as happened to be an aspect of his 2nd Super Bowl-winning squad in just like lots of years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' heritage is highlighted by trademark events and unforgettable instants, as well as on Sept. 24, 2000, a celebrity was born.After making a 3-yard touchdown celebration, Owens went to midfield and also dispersed his upper arms on the Cowboys' logo design. Almost a min eventually, long time Dallas managing back Emmitt Johnson racked up a touchdown of his very own as well as responded through returning to the star to steal Owens. In the future, T.O. hauled in one more touchdown as well as headed back to the center of the industry in Texas Stadium, yet Cowboys' security George Teague fulfilled him at the celebrity as well as supplied a big hit.On a 2016 episode of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike broadcast series, Owens defended his decision to depend on the superstar." It had nothing to do with me trying to tease my opponent, neglected me attempting to taunt the Cowboys. ... My coach resembled, 'Yo'-- he stimulated me [to carry out this]-- 'This is what this is about. Go to the celebrity, give your due to The lord, because he is actually enjoying adverse this activity, and also present him who's the very best player today.' Which's what I carried out." Tony Romo rallies previous Niners in OTIn Full Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo handled to lead Dallas to an improbable return win.Romo took several hits in the initial fifty percent, featuring one off of a blindside blitz that left him visibly suffering. He missed all but the final collection in the 3rd one-fourth, and his personal injuries were actually eventually exposed to become a broken rib and also pierced bronchi. He would certainly return in the fourth quarter.The Cowboys tracked through as many as 10 factors in the 4th, yet the trend swiftly changed.Romo finished 5 of 6 hand down the travel that sent out the video game to overtime. His 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley set up the succeeding basket. Romo linked on 20 of thirty three masquerade 345 backyards as well as pair of touchdowns, along with over 200 backyards can be found in the fourth one-fourth and also OT.