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Cowboys vs. 49ers: Previewing Week 4 for San Francisco

By Peter Panacy

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 /
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The San Francisco 49ers host the visiting Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 in what could be a turning point for both teams this season. Niner Noise breaks down the matchup, notable San Francisco injuries, news, X-factors and more.

August 23, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) runs against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Smith (56) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
August 23, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) runs against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Smith (56) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The San Francisco 49ers play at home again for the first time since their Week 1 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Entering Week 4, that contest still stands as the Niners’ lone win of the 2016 season.

San Francisco (1-2) will welcome the Dallas Cowboys to Levi’s Stadium this Sunday and, for the 49ers, the game will be a chance to rediscover the offensive and defensive prowess showcased the first week of the year.

The Cowboys (2-1) are coming off an impressive 31-17 Sunday Night Football victory over the Chicago Bears. Rookie quarterback Dak Prescott continues to impress. And rookie tailback Ezekiel Elliott finally had a signature breakout game.

Meanwhile, the Niners are reeling from yet another ugly defeat at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday.

Can San Francisco reverse its fortunes and put an end to the two-game losing streak?

Niner Noise tries to answer this question as well as breaking down the latest 49ers news, injuries, matchups and more for this Week 4 bout.