I'm torn. My heart, naturally, says Cowboys. But my head says Niners.
Physical travels, and I just believe the Niners are more physical than the Cowboys, especially their defensive line against our offensive line.
I'm not going to put everything on Dak's shoulders, but it has been shown that when our offensive line gets pushed around, it affects Dak's pocket poise greatly.
Then again, I simply don't trust Kellen Moore as an offensive play caller.
On the flip side, I have more confidence in this defense. But the Niners are a team that plays patient ball, running on the edges and up the middle.
The key for the Niners is not to put the game in Jimmy G's hands. If they run the ball, complete short passes to Kittle and Samuel and score, I think Kellen/Dak/Dallas goes into panic mode, which will result in three and outs and turnovers.
However, if the Cowboys can get up quickly on the Niners by 10, even 14, it may force SF out of its run game and put the ball in Jimmy G's hands - which will feed into our defense's strength.
I think Parsons is going to be a difference maker in this game, but ... not enough.
49ers 27
Cowboys 23
However, IF, the Cowboys win, I think they're headed to the NFC Championship. I think this game will give them the confidence and toughness needed to defeat their next opponent on route to a meeting with the Packers in ... the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field.
