Skip to main content
All 49ers

Dak Couldn't Keep the Cowboys on Track Against the 49ers

It was a very good team win against arguably the best team the 49ers have faced all season.
Ted Hazelrig|
Dak Couldn't Keep the Cowboys on Track Against the 49ers
Dak Couldn't Keep the Cowboys on Track Against the 49ers

In this story:

San Francisco 49ers

In my preview article I named Dak Prescott as the biggest x-factor for the game. What I failed to mention is that he threw more interceptions in 12 starts than other other quarterback did in their up to 17 starts for the 2022 season. 

On Sunday, Prescott threw his first interception to Deommodore Lenoir:

His second interception went to Fred Warner, by way of a Jimmie Ward tip:

Dak even threw a very pickable ball to Dre Greenlaw, who was unable to haul it in:

Another huge play came following the longest play of the game: a 46 yard catch by CeeDee Lamb. Dak tried to hit Lamb again on the same drive, this time down the middle on 3rd down. Fred Warner made great pass break up to end the drive:

To me, these were the defensive plays that allowed the 49ers to win this Divisional matchup.

On offense the play of the game was a 31 yard juggling catch by Kittle down the middle. It was a pretty nice throw by Brock Purdy, but it was fortunate that Trevon Diggs avoided contact which easily could've broken up the play:

Here's a great clip of the multiple-bobble catch:

In addition to not breaking up Kittle's game changing catch, Diggs also dropped an easily interceptable tipped ball later on the 49ers only touchdown scoring drive:

As I expected, the Cowboys playing in their fourth straight road game, with two days less rest, as well as two plane trips, became a factor in the fourth quarter when the 49ers pulled away from them to win 19-12. 

It was a very good team win against arguably the best team the 49ers have faced all season.

On to Philadelphia, to take on the Eagles!

This will be the 49ers at least third NFCCG in the last 4 seasons, plus at least one Super Bowl appearance. Making them arguably the second best playoff team over that timeframe.

Add us as a preferred source on Google

Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations

Published
Ted Hazelrig
TED HAZELRIG

Ted Hazelrig grew up on the mid peninsula in the '70s and '80s and is a life-long, rabid 49ers fan from prior to Eddie DeBartlolo Jr., Joe Montana and Bill Walsh, all the way through to the present. He is a graduate of Santa Clara University, who enjoys golf, biking, hiking, tennis and water/snow skiing. He was a 49ers season ticket holder at Candlestick Park and still attends several games every season at Levi's Stadium.  His career has been as a tech recruiter, but he would like nothing more than to pivot into covering the 49ers on a full-time basis. He loves to read, watch and listen to all the brilliant 49ers content creators. To take his knowledge to the ultimate extreme, he has found that arguing with passionate and knowledgeable fans of both the 49ers and opposing teams really puts his knowledge over the top.  Right now, his most hated team is the Seattle Seahawks. For many years it was the Troy Aikman led Dallas Cowboys and for a while the Brett Favre led Packers. The Patrick Mahomes led Chiefs are his most-hated AFC team. Ted's second-favorite team is the Josh Allen led Buffalo Bills. While he may like other teams, Ted is passionate about the 49ers. He endeavors to always be honest, polite, not profane and never get personal. He got his break covering the 49ers for @49ersHive and also has written some articles for @49ersCap. You can find him at @TedH6 on twitter, or Ted Talks Ball on YouTube and other platforms. Ted is thrilled to join Grant Cohn and his extremely talented team at @All49ersFN.

Share on XFollow TedH6
Home/News