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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Rivalry's very most momentous moments #.\n\nThe Dallas Cowboys as well as San Francisco 49ers are going to revive their historical competition under the vivid illuminations of Levi's Arena on \"Sunday Evening Football.\" San Francisco leads the everlasting set against Dallas 20-19-1, including playoffs, and also has actually succeeded the past 3 appointments. A gain would certainly provide the 49ers their longest gain streak versus the Cowboys because gaining 6 straight from 1981-1990. This is the 2nd consecutive season the staffs are going to meet in prime-time television (49ers gained 42-10 last period) as well as the 5th prime-time competition given that the 1970 merger, along with the 49ers winning 3 of the previous 4. They have actually additionally gotten rid of Mike McCarthy's Cowboys in the 2021 wild-card and also 2022 divisional cycles of the playoffs.Editor's Picks2 RelatedRead more: Cowboys-49ers rivalry is actually undertaking a renaissanceNiners instructor Kyle Shanahan has a lot of memories of Cowboys-49ers conferences as his father, Mike Shanahan, functioned as the Niners annoying organizer in those 1992 to 1994 competitions. He strongly believes the recent competitions between the staffs has actually reignited the rivalry.\" Anytime you play each other in the playoffs, it's regularly commonly a bit much bigger the following year,\" Shanahan said. \"And with that being actually back-to-back, it was significant. That's what I consistently kept in mind growing up. ... They played in the NFC Champion all 3 years that I lived here. So only playing all of them in the playoffs 2 years ago sort of was actually reminiscent of that. ... Those records accumulate.\" Dallas train Mike McCarthy has likewise viewed the competition up close from his time as Niners annoying coordinator in 2005. He's contacted \"The Catch\" his first mind of it.\" You may simply obtain one triumph of the video game,\" McCarthy stated. \"Our experts recognize that. ... We understand that we are actually playing, and our team possess a mutual understanding of how they wish to participate in. That's why you get to boot it off on 'Sunday Evening Regulation Football.'\" Here are actually a few of the top instants that produced 49ers-Cowboys some of the greatest nondivision competitions in NFL history, selected by NFL Country press reporters Nick Wagoner and Todd Archer.Rivalry renewedRichard Rodriguez\/Getty ImagesPlayoff broken heart has ended up being a trend for the Cowboys as well as 2021's wild-card reduction to the 49ers participated in Tony Romo's bobbled piece of cake against Seattle in 2006 and also Dez Bryant's reversed catch versus Eco-friendly Bay 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 scrimmage yet the umpire rammed Prescott and facility Tyler Biadasz and also did certainly not obtain the round collection for play.The time clock went out and the Cowboys never ever received an odds for a prospective game-winning touchdown, dropping 23-17. After the game, the Cowboys stated they performed that situation weekly, yet they were actually unable to take it off in time in activity conditions.Owner and standard supervisor Jerry Jones was actually as frustrated and as aggravated as he had actually been actually along with any playoff loss. Along with a 12-5 document, NFC East title as well as a healthy lineup, Jones felt the Cowboys were primed for a playoff operate. As an alternative, he let train Mike McCarthy twist in the wind for a number of full weeks while attempting to maintain defensive coordinator Dan Quinn from taking a head-coaching task elsewhere.The 49ers happened an operate, making it to the NFC Championship Game for the second time under Kyle Shanahan. Their period ended just about equally as heartbreaking, blowing a 17-7 fourth-quarter result in the Los Angeles Rams.Rivalry restored, IIIt was a different around of the playoffs-- divisional, not wild memory card. It was at a different stadium-- Levi's Arena, not AT&ampT Stadium. Yet the result coincided: Niners 19-12. The variation in this particular one? Two Dak Prescott interceptions, including one inside San Francisco's red zone in the second fourth with the score matched. Like they carried out after Prescott's 1st turnover in the initial quarter, the 49ers transformed that free gift right into a field goal for a 9-6 lead.One play prior to the interception, the Cowboys lost Pro Dish operating back Tony Pollard for the video game because of a leg personal injury. From that second on, the Dallas outburst was inactive. The San Francisco outburst was somewhat a lot better, yet it carried out certainly not possess any sort of turn overs as well as a 30-yard catch by George Kittle from Brock Purdy fired up the only goal drive of the second half.The Cowboys possessed an opportunity at a game-tying drive however they went three as well as out after consuming with 3:04 to play. They acquired the round back once more along with 45 seconds left yet neglected to intimidate, as well as their final play-- with Ezekiel Elliott at center-- was actually disastrous.The final play that sends out the @ 49ers to the NFC Championship!

NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Du5KruFQ3qu2014 NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2023 Along with the win, the Niners evolved to the NFC National Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their goals were scurried when Purdy went through an arm accident in the 1st fourth. His replacement, Josh Johnson, was actually knocked out of the video game in the 3rd quarter, forcing managing back Christian McCaffrey to play quarterback.-- Todd ArcherIntroducing 'Captain Comeback' A split up shoulder maintained Cowboys QB Roger Staubach sidelined for many of the 1972 season, yet he strengthened his standing as "Captain Comeback" in the 4th one-fourth of the local round.Craig Morton began the activity at quarterback for Dallas however threw pair of interceptions and dropped a fumble as San Francisco mounted a 21-6 top in the second one-fourth." They were making fun of our team. Making fun of our company throughout the video game," pointed out Dallas security Charlie Seas. "They were actually really enjoying possessing the top hand on our company. They didn't presume there was actually any type of means [our team 'd returned]-- considering that our offense was actually faltering. Our company were doing completely nothing at all." The Cowboys' outburst was kept scoreless in the third quarter, and trainer Tom Landry created a QB change in the fourth.Staubach messed up the ball on his very first possession but offseted his bad move through leading Dallas to a marvelous comeback. He tossed two touchdown passes in the ultimate pair of mins, locating Billy Parks and Ron Sellers, and also gave Dallas a 30-28 lead.Waters sealed the game by picking off 49ers QB John Brodie.' The Catch' Andy Hayt/Sports Illustrated through Getty ImagesJoe Montana &amp Co. located themselves tracking the Cowboys 27-21 with less than five minutes staying in the 1981 NFC Championship Game.But Montana and Dwight Clark created magic happen on third down.Montana steered clear of 3 guardians, spun to his right and delivered the ball in the back of the end area where Clark made the gaining grab with 51 few seconds remaining in regulation.The play virtually didn't occur, however." I was actually thinking of tossing the round away," Montana said after the game. "But I observed him come free and I thought if I could hang on one more half-second ..."' Just how 'round them Cowboys?' After ending up the normal season 13-3, Dallas steamrollered its own NFC East opponents, the Philadelphia Eagles, 34-10 in the local round, marking their ticket to meet the 49ers in the 1992 NFC Championship.Meanwhile, San Francisco finished the period 14-2 and also came out on top in a challenging divisional-round matchup versus Washington. Furthermore, after gaining 4 Super Containers along with Montana throughout the 1980s, the crew tried to continue that stretch along with Steve Young as its signal-caller. Both squads were actually chock filled with repulsive skill with Young and also Jerry Rice on one side and also Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith as well as Michael Irvin on the other.NFL's Ultimate GamesRelive a few of the game's most unforgettable activities, from Super Dish XLII to the 2018 AFC label game. See on ESPN+.Despite that, a low-scoring back-and-forth battle followed in the first half, and the two were tied at 10 at halftime.In the second half, Dallas scored 3 of the activity's last four goals, which sufficed to safeguard the triumph as well as a Super Dish XXVII appearance.But just before visiting experience the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl, Cowboys train Jimmy Johnson possessed one thing to state:" How 'round them Cowboys?" And just like that, a words that has exceeded creations of Dallas fans was actually born.' Our team are going to gain the ballgame, placed it in 3-inch headlines' In 1993, Johnson supplied yet another momentous phrase that has actually stood the exam of time.Before the 2 complied with momentarily successive NFC Champion, Johnson contacted a neighborhood sporting activities broadcast show and made an unmatched affirmation." Our company will certainly gain the situation," Johnson specified. "You may place that in three-inch high titles." Effectively, he had not been wrong.Bolstered by a three-touchdown second fourth, Dallas controlled San Francisco 38-21 to advance to Super Dish XXVIII.Niners acquire their revengeJOHN MABANGLO/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Niners and also Cowboys satisfied for the NFC label for the third direct opportunity, with each quarterbacks having opposing scenarios. Aikman entered along with a 7-0 document as a starter in the playoffs, while Young possessed yet to get over the bulge, and in to the Super Bowl.However, in 1994, the pendulum lastly swayed in favor of the 49ers. Aikman tossed a pick-six to Eric Davis on the initial travel. After that Irvin messed up on Dallas' following possession, as well as Youthful took advantage of the ideal industry position by getting in touch with Ricky Watters for a 29-yard touchdown. The Cowboys possessed another expensive early turnover on the upcoming ride when Kevin Williams messed up the kickoff as well as San Francisco utilized along with a touchdown.And just like that, the 49ers led 21-0 with over seven mins left behind in the 1st quarter.Still, Dallas argued, documenting 451 total yards of offense, reviewed to San Francisco's 294, yet couldn't eliminate 5 turnovers.The 38-28 triumph permitted Youthful to create his very first Super Dish appeal as the Niners' beginning quarterback.Dallas succeeds 'Deion Drawing' AP Photo/Eric Gay, FileEntering the 1995 offseason, ruling Defensive Gamer of the Year and also Super Dish XXIX champ Deion Sanders was actually riding higher after his best season. Nevertheless, his one-year manage San Francisco was up and it was opportunity to discover his upcoming home.The Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders as well as Eagles entered the "Deion Sweepstakes" in addition to the Niners as well as Cowboys.In Week 2, Dallas wound up finalizing Sanders to a seven-year, $35 thousand contract, which made him the NFL's highest paid for protective gamer at the time.Due to a surgical procedure, Sanders was actually incapable to make his launching for The United States's Team till Week 9, but he made an instant effect as well as went on to become a component of his second Super Bowl-winning team in just like several years.T.O.'s star-studded celebrationBrian Bahr/Getty ImagesTerrell Owens' legacy is highlighted by signature celebrations and also memorable seconds, as well as on Sept. 24, 2000, a star was actually born.After making a 3-yard goal reception, Owens ran to midfield as well as dispersed his arms on the Cowboys' logo. Nearly a minute later, longtime Dallas managing back Emmitt Johnson racked up a goal of his very own and reacted through going back to the celebrity to steal Owens. In the future, T.O. hauled in an additional goal as well as headed back to the center of the industry in Texas Stadium, yet Cowboys' security George Teague fulfilled him at the celebrity and delivered a big hit.On a 2016 incident of ESPN's Mike &amp Mike broadcast show, Owens defended his choice to stand on the superstar." It neglected me making an effort to taunt my opponent, neglected me attempting to taunt the Cowboys. ... My train was like, 'Yo'-- he encouraged me [to accomplish this]-- 'This is what this concerns. Most likely to the superstar, provide your due to God, due to the fact that he's checking out adverse this activity, and present him who's the greatest gamer today.' Which's what I performed." Tony Romo rallies previous Niners in OTIn Week 2 of the 2011 season, Tony Romo handled to lead Dallas to a not likely comeback win.Romo took several favorites in the initial fifty percent, including one off of a blindside strike that left him visibly hurting. He missed just about the last series in the 3rd quarter, as well as his personal injuries were eventually disclosed to be a broken rib and also punctured lung. He will come back in the fourth quarter.The Cowboys tracked through as lots of as 10 aspects in the fourth, yet the tide promptly changed.Romo accomplished 5 of 6 hand down the drive that sent the game to overtime. His 77-yard exchange Jesse Holley put together the gaining basket. Romo linked on 20 of thirty three passes for 345 lawns as well as pair of touchdowns, along with over 200 gardens can be found in the fourth quarter and also OT.