Cowboys vs. 49ers: Competition's very most momentous instants #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys as well as San Francisco 49ers will certainly restore their historical rivalry under the bright illuminations of Levi's Coliseum on \"Sunday Evening Soccer.\" San Francisco leads the everlasting series against Dallas 20-19-1, consisting of playoffs, as well as has succeeded the past 3 appointments. A gain would give the 49ers their longest win streak against the Cowboys due to the fact that succeeding 6 right from 1981-1990. This is the second consecutive time the staffs are going to fulfill in prime-time television (49ers gained 42-10 last time) and also the 5th prime-time matchup given that the 1970 merger, along with the 49ers winning 3 of the previous four. They have actually additionally eliminated Mike McCarthy's Cowboys in the 2021 wild-card and 2022 divisional rounds of the playoffs.Editor's Picks2 RelatedRead much more: Cowboys-49ers competition is actually undergoing a renaissanceNiners train Kyle Shanahan possesses a lot of memories of Cowboys-49ers conferences as his father brown, Mike Shanahan, functioned as the Niners annoying organizer in those 1992 to 1994 competitions. He thinks the recent competitions in between the crews has reignited the competition.\" Anytime you play one another in the playoffs, it is actually constantly generally a bit bigger the next year,\" Shanahan said. \"And also with that said being back-to-back, it was substantial. That's what I constantly remembered growing up. ... They played in the NFC Champion all 3 years that I lived right here. Thus simply playing them in the playoffs 2 years ago sort of was actually similar to that. ... Those pasts stack up.\" Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has actually additionally seen the rivalry up close coming from his time as Niners offending planner in 2005. He's phoned \"The Catch\" his first mind of it.\" You can merely obtain one win out of this particular video game,\" McCarthy stated. \"Our team recognize that. ... We understand who our team're playing, as well as our experts have a good understanding of exactly how they desire to play. That is actually why you reach kick it off on 'Sunday Evening Soccer.'\" Right here are actually several of the best seconds that produced 49ers-Cowboys some of the best nondivision competitions in NFL past, chosen by NFL Country media reporters Nick Wagoner and Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff heartbreak has actually become a fad for the Cowboys and 2021's wild-card reduction to the 49ers signed up with Tony Romo's bobbled breeze against Seattle in 2006 and also Dez Bryant's rescinded catch against Environment-friendly Bay in 2014. With 14 seconds left behind, Dak Prescott possessed a 17-yard run to the San Francisco 24. Without a timeout, the Cowboys rushed to free throw line of skirmish however the umpire collided with Prescott and center Tyler Biadasz and performed not acquire the sphere collection for play.The clock ended and also the Cowboys certainly never obtained a possibility for a possible game-winning goal, losing 23-17. After the activity, the Cowboys claimed they engaged in that circumstance weekly, yet they were actually unable to take it off over time in video game conditions.Owner as well as basic manager Jerry Jones was as discouraged and as irritated as he had been along with any sort of playoff loss. Along with a 12-5 document, NFC East title and also a healthy roster, Jones thought the Cowboys were keyed for a playoff run. As an alternative, he allowed trainer Mike McCarthy twist in the wind for a couple of weeks while making an effort to maintain defensive planner Dan Quinn from taking a head-coaching job elsewhere.The 49ers took place a run, making it to the NFC Championship Game for the second opportunity under Kyle Shanahan. Their period finished virtually similarly as tragic, blowing a 17-7 fourth-quarter result in the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry renewed, IIIt was a various sphere of the playoffs-- divisional, certainly not wild memory card. It went to a different coliseum-- Levi's Arena, not AT&ampT Coliseum. However the end result coincided: Niners 19-12. The difference within this one? 2 Dak Prescott interceptions, consisting of one inside San Francisco's reddish region in the second fourth along with the score matched. Like they performed after Prescott's first turn over in the very first quarter, the 49ers switched that free offer right into a field goal for a 9-6 lead.One play prior to the interception, the Cowboys dropped Pro Dish running back Tony Pollard for the video game because of a leg injury. Coming from that second on, the Dallas outburst was actually inactive. The San Francisco outburst was actually somewhat better, however it did not possess any sort of turnovers as well as a 30-yard catch by 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 travel however they went 3 and also out after managing with 3:04 to participate in. They got the ball back again along with forty five few seconds left behind yet neglected to endanger, as well as their last play-- along with Ezekiel Elliott at center-- was actually disastrous.The final play that sends the @ 49ers to the NFC Championship!

NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 With the gain, the Niners progressed to the NFC Championship Game versus the Philly Eagles, but their dreams were actually rushed when Purdy went through an upper arm accident in the 1st one-fourth. His substitute, Josh Johnson, was actually knocked senseless of the video game in the third fourth, requiring running back Christian McCaffrey to participate in quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' An apart shoulder maintained Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for the majority of the 1972 season, but he hardened his status as "Captain Comeback" in the fourth quarter of the local round.Craig Morton started the activity at quarterback for Dallas however threw two interceptions and dropped a fumble as San Francisco installed a 21-6 lead in the second one-fourth." They were poking fun at our company. Making fun of our company throughout the activity," mentioned Dallas safety and security Charlie Seas. "They were actually taking pleasure in having the higher palm on our team. They really did not assume there was any method [our company 'd gone back]-- since our offense was actually sputtering. We were doing absolutely nothing at all." The Cowboys' outburst was actually secured scoreless in the 3rd fourth, as well as coach Tom Landry made a QB adjustment in the fourth.Staubach stumbled the round on his 1st ownership yet offseted his misstep by leading Dallas to a miraculous comeback. He tossed pair of touchdown comes on the last pair of minutes, finding Billy Parks and also Ron Sellers, and also gave Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters sealed the video game through picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated using Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. found on their own tracking the Cowboys 27-21 with lower than 5 mins staying in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.But Montana and Dwight Clark made magic take place on third down.Montana averted three protectors, spun to his right and also delivered the reception in the rear of completion region where Clark created the gaining grab along with 51 secs remaining in regulation.The participate in nearly really did not occur, though." I was thinking about throwing the ball away," Montana stated after the activity. "However I found him happen open and also I figured if I could hang on an additional half-second ..."' Exactly how 'spell them Cowboys?' After ending up the routine period 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its own NFC East opponents, the Philly Eagles, 34-10 in the divisional round, printing their ticket to encounter the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco finished the season 14-2 as well as prevailed in a difficult divisional-round matchup versus Washington. In addition, after gaining four Super Disheses with Montana throughout the 1980s, the staff aimed to carry on that extent with Steve Youthful as its signal-caller. Both squads were actually chock filled with offensive talent along with Youthful and Jerry Rice on one side and also Troy Aikman, Emmitt Johnson as well as Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Best GamesRelive a number of the organization's very most momentous games, from Super Dish XLII to the 2018 AFC headline video game. See on ESPN+.Despite that, a low-scoring back-and-forth battle taken place in the very first one-half, and also the two were matched at 10 at halftime.In the second fifty percent, Dallas scored 3 of the game's last four goals, which was enough to secure the victory as well as a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But prior to visiting encounter the Buffalo Expenses in the Super Bowl, Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson possessed something to state:" Just how 'spell all of them Cowboys?" As well as just like that, a phrase that has gone beyond productions of Dallas fans was actually birthed.' Our company will certainly gain the situation, placed it in 3-inch titles' In 1993, Johnson supplied another memorable phrase that has actually stood up the examination of time.Before both fulfilled momentarily successive NFC Champion, Johnson got in touch with a neighborhood sporting activities broadcast show and also created an unexpected announcement." Our team will gain the ball game," Johnson stated. "You may put that in three-inch higher titles." Well, he had not been wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown second one-fourth, Dallas controlled San Francisco 38-21 to advance to Super Bowl XXVIII.Niners obtain their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP through Getty ImagesThe Niners and also Cowboys satisfied for the NFC title for the third straight opportunity, along with each quarterbacks possessing resisting instances. Aikman went into along with a 7-0 file as a starter in the playoffs, while Youthful had however to get over the bulge, as well as in to the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the timepiece ultimately turned in favor of the 49ers. Aikman tossed a pick-six to Eric Davis on the very first ride. After that Irvin screwed up on Dallas' upcoming belongings, and Youthful made the most of the perfect industry placement through getting in touch with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard touchdown. The Cowboys possessed one more expensive very early turn over on the following travel when Kevin Williams screwed up the kickoff and also San Francisco took advantage of along with a touchdown.And easily, the 49ers led 21-0 with over 7 minutes left behind in the 1st quarter.Still, Dallas put up a fight, recording 451 complete lawns of offense, reviewed to San Francisco's 294, but could not eliminate five turnovers.The 38-28 success allowed Youthful to make his 1st Super Bowl appeal as the Niners' starting quarterback.Dallas succeeds 'Deion Sweepstakes' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, reigning Defensive Gamer of the Year and Super Bowl XXIX champ Deion Sanders was actually using high after his finest season. Nevertheless, his 1 year deal with San Francisco was up as well as it was opportunity to find his following home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and also Eagles went into the "Deion Sweepstakes" in addition to the Niners as well as Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas ended up finalizing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 million agreement, which made him the NFL's greatest paid for defensive gamer at the time.Due to a surgical treatment, Sanders was not able to make his debut for America's Group up until Week 9, however he produced a prompt influence and took place to be a portion of his second Super Bowl-winning squad in just like a lot of years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' tradition is highlighted through trademark events and extraordinary seconds, and also on Sept. 24, 2000, a celebrity was born.After making a 3-yard goal celebration, Owens ran to midfield and spread his arms on the Cowboys' logo. Virtually a min eventually, long time Dallas operating back Emmitt Smith racked up a touchdown of his very own as well as responded through returning to the star to steal Owens. Later, T.O. took yet another goal and also moved back to the facility of the area in Texas Stadium, however Cowboys' safety George Teague met him at the celebrity and delivered a major hit.On a 2016 episode of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike radio series, Owens defended his choice to stand on the star." It neglected me making an effort to taunt my opponent, neglected me making an effort to ridicule the Cowboys. ... My instructor was like, 'Yo'-- he stimulated me [to accomplish this]-- 'This is what this concerns. Visit the star, give your because of God, because he's enjoying adverse this game, and present him who is actually the best player today.' Which's what I did." Tony Romo rallies past Niners in OTIn Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo took care of to lead Dallas to an unexpected return win.Romo took a number of smash hits in the very first fifty percent, including one off of a blindside blitz that left him noticeably in pain. He missed out on all but the final collection in the 3rd one-fourth, as well as his injuries were later disclosed to become a broken rib and also pierced bronchi. He would come back in the 4th quarter.The Cowboys tracked by as lots of as 10 points in the fourth, however the trend promptly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 hand down the travel that sent the activity to overtime. His 77-yard exchange Jesse Holley established the gaining field goal. Romo linked on twenty of thirty three passes for 345 backyards and also 2 goals, along with over 200 gardens can be found in the fourth one-fourth as well as OT.