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Cowboys vs. 49ers: 5 Matchups to Watch for San Francisco

By Peter Panacy

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The San Francisco 49ers play host to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Niner Noise takes a look at five matchups worth watching in this storied rivalry.

August 23, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage during the first quarter between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
August 23, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage during the first quarter between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have had more than their fair share of memorable moments going up against each other over the years.

And while Week 4 of the 2016 season doesn’t exactly seem close to what transpired in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, a number of aspects and matchups certainly draw our attention.

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San Francisco (1-2) is coming off a rough 37-18 blowout at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, Dallas (2-1) downed the Chicago Bears in easy fashion on Sunday Night Football.

Cowboys rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were major storylines, and one should figure both will be again versus a suspect 49ers defense.

But there are other matchups on the line here too.

Dallas still boasts one of the best offensive lines in the league. Meanwhile, the Niners can’t generate a pass rush to any consistent effect. And will the Cowboys be able to continue the unsettling trend of shutting down quarterback Blaine Gabbert and San Francisco’s passing attack?

Niner Noise takes a look at five matchups to watch in advance of, and during, Sunday’s Week 4 bout between these two storied franchises.

Let’s start by getting excited about slot matchups, shall we?