The San Francisco 49ers might be on the street in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys for a Week 10 matchup Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Niners enter the competition with one of the best file within the NFC at 7-1, whereas the Cowboys, who’re struggling to discover a constant groove, are second within the NFC East at 4-5. The 49ers are coming off a 38-17 win in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders behind 5 turnovers pressured by their protection.
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San Francisco will will get its first take a look at veteran large receiver Keenan Allen in a 49ers uniform following his acquisition in a commerce with the Indianapolis Colts simply earlier than the NFL commerce deadline. Allen helps the Niners’ receiving corps that has seen accidents to Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall and De’Zhaun Stribling.
The Cowboys are hoping to get again to .500 and discover some type of rhythm in what’s been a disappointing season to date. Dallas is coming off a 27-23 victory in opposition to the Colts led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who accomplished 21-of-34 passes for 335 yards and two touchdowns. Operating again Javonte Williams ran for 101 yards and a landing on 20 carries. Receiver CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a landing.
Niners-Cowboys stays one of the entertaining rivalries within the NFL. They’ve had 42 regular-season conferences, with San Francisco holding a 22-19-1 all-time edge.
Here is 5 issues to look at for in 49ers vs. Cowboys on Sunday:
49ers secondary vs. Cowboys receivers
The 49ers secondary could have their palms full going up in opposition to Lamb and George Pickens.
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Well being could possibly be a giant issue. Each Deommodore Lenoir (foot) and Renardo Inexperienced (again) had been injured in opposition to the Raiders, however 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris stated they’d be recreation time choices.
“We’ll see. Clearly, the harm report is the harm report, no matter that claims,” Morris stated. “We’ll see these guys, if they’ll get on the market, if they’ll make it, they will go. They’re powerful guys. They’re very bodily. They’re very aggressive, so we’ll give them one of the best likelihood and take all of it the best way to recreation day to seek out out if they’ll go on the market and play for us.”
Regardless, the matchup with Pickens, Lamb and the Dallas receivers brings pleasure to Morris.
“Clearly, CeeDee (Lamb), if you begin with him you are speaking a couple of man that is extremely focused, a bunch of receptions. He is a quantity participant. He will get the ball lots,” Morris stated. “They put the ball in his hand. He is like all these guys, these (Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba) JSNs, these (Los Angeles Rams WR Puka) Nacuas and all the blokes in our division, the place they aim him lots and he is closely focused.”
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“Then you definitely’ve acquired that freak on the opposite aspect, Pickens, typically on the identical aspect,” he added. “He is acquired freak-like potential. He is an excellent mover. He is very versatile, can do a bunch of various issues. He can shock you in all varieties of methods down the sector, vertical or with catch and run. They are a very, very troublesome crew. Very excited in regards to the matchup.”
Can 49ers line of defense deliver the strain?
San Francisco has prioritized the line of defense, ensuring it is beefed up and deep with ready our bodies. The Niners introduced again former 49ers star DeForest Buckner in a commerce with the Colts, including him to a lineup with Nick Bosa, Keion White, Gracen Halton, Jaden Dugger, Romello Peak, CJ West, Osa Odighizuwa and Mykel Williams.
They’ve depth, now they’re targeted on bursting into the backfield, getting strain on the quarterback and being on the scene of the motion. San Francisco did not register any sacks in opposition to the Raiders nevertheless it introduced strain and that became batted balls and turnovers.
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“It is actually arduous if you discuss that. The ball does come out fast, nevertheless it’s by no means an excuse. It is actually about what occurs when the ball comes out fast,” Morris stated. “Final week we have seen a bunch of screens and a bunch of fellows actually attending to the soccer and knocking it down and being in the suitable spots. … There was a few interceptions on the market the place you are forcing issues early, acquired a very important hit by Keion White throughout that recreation on a double transfer that they’d, probably had some hay on, however Keion made an excellent rush. So, you are actually enthusiastic about the place you possibly can go.
“Clearly, you need the manufacturing, notably for the person stats and the blokes, however actually glad the place the protection is and after they’re taking part in in essentially the most important moments,” Morris added. “They’re being their finest when their finest is required and that is actually all you possibly can ask.”
Osa Odighizuwa again in Dallas
Odighizuwa was traded to the 49ers from the Cowboys in the course of the offseason. It was one of many Niners’ earlier makes an attempt to beef up their line of defense.
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Now, he faces off agaisnt his former workforce for the primary time. It will be attention-grabbing to see what sort of hearth that might set below Odighizuwa. Morris is not sure if the defensive lineman has the Cowboys on his thoughts, nevertheless it’s price a watch.
“I do not know. I actually did not discuss to him that manner. I do not know if guys maintain onto these emotional rollercoaster kind issues,” Morris stated.
Odighizuwa stated in Could that becoming a member of the Niners offers him an opportunity to assist win a Tremendous Bowl.
“I really feel like getting some handcuffs taken off of me a bit of bit,” he stated. “(I) positively wish to make the deep playoff run, bro, and get to the dance. I wish to get that ring for positive. Being on a workforce that is been in two of the final (seven Tremendous Bowls) may be very hopeful going into the playoffs. I feel they made it to the second spherical of the playoffs with a bunch of fellows harm, what I imply?”
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George Kittle vs. Cowboys
Tight finish George Kittle does not take care of the Cowboys. He usually wears a particular, anti-Cowboys T-shirt to commemorate these video games.
Simply be looking out if he wears it once more. He stated he “probably” will. Think about if he scores and divulges it?
49ers’ offensive weapons
Huge receiver Jordan Watkins had a giant recreation final week. Anticipate him to be a goal that Brock Purdy seems for extra ceaselessly after he put up 4 catches for 86 yards and a landing in opposition to the Raiders.
“He is a man who has blossomed due to that mindset and he continues to get higher each week,” 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak stated. “It is actually cool to see a man get rewarded for that with performs and making enormous performs for us a few weeks in a row. I am very glad for him and he is aware of in addition to anybody, he has to maintain doing that to have that sustained success. … He is serving to our workforce. He is serving to us within the working recreation. He is making performs. It is a huge a part of what we’re doing on offense proper now.”
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Even be looking out for Purdy and Allen to determine a connection.
“It has been superior. Only a true professional. I really feel like he understands our performs and our formations and stuff,” Purdy stated of Allen. “He is been across the block and understands what the routes are and the place he must be. He is acquired actually good palms and good toes, creates some actually good separation from what I’ve seen this week to date. … I am actually excited truly come Sunday to play with him.”
This text initially appeared on USA TODAY: 5 issues to keep watch over within the 49ers-Cowboys Week 10 matchup