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Cowboys at 49ers: Game preview, odds, prediction

By Charles Rahrig V

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles for a first down in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles for a first down in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s a complete preview and prediction for the game between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco are two teams that were once great rivals. On Sunday, the two teams will meet in Santa Clara. The Cowboys have seen great glimpses of their potential, while the 49ers are trying to find their way under Chip Kelly.

For those that want to watch the Cowboys and 49ers on Sunday, the game can be seen on TV on FOX. It can also be seen online via a live stream via the NFL Sunday Ticket. That live stream requires a subscription for users. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the game, including TV info, live stream info and more. Details for Sunday are below.

Date: Sunday, October 2, 2016
Start Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Venue: Levi’s Stadium
TV Info: FOX
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Keys to Victory

The Dallas Cowboys are coming into the game hobbled. Tyron Smith, Dez Bryant and others are all currently dealing with injuries. That means it’s going to be once again on the young guys to lead them to victory in Dez Bryant and Ezekiel Elliott.

If the other healthy members of the offensive line can give their rookies time, they should have a good chance against San Francisco. The 49ers struggled to stop the run against the Seahawks last week and will have an even tougher time this week against one of the best offensive lines in football.

The 49ers have to move the ball on offense. Blaine Gabbert has struggled through three games and his passes haven’t been crisp. If he can be a little bit better and trust his reads, then the 49ers will have a chance at home.

Prediction

The Cowboys are banged up, but they have been very impressive to date. The 49ers’ Week 1 victory is looking more and more like a mirage. However, they should be a little bit better this week at home.

Their defense is going to make it tough on a Cowboys team that is missing key offensive pieces. It’s going to take getting yards on the ground to win this for Dallas. It’s going to be a close game, but Prescott gets another win and they hype train keeps rolling down the track.

Pick: Dallas 24, San Francisco 17

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