After a much impressive triumph over the New England Patriots, the Dallas Cowboys will be heading to the Bay Area to face one of their fiercest rivals, the San Francisco 49ers.
The fans are understandably still in sort of a hangover from the previous victory, but what lies ahead is a tie that will test the Cowboys’ metal and the endurance to win.
The 49ers have been on it every time that they’ve faced the Cowboys, making it difficult for the latter to feel comfortable on the field. This Fixture has always been an eye-catcher.
The teams are set to face each other on 9 October 2023. The 49ers will be keen to disrupt the momentum gained by the Cowboys after defeating the Patriots.
The result might make a potential rematch in January seem like a tale of “Reclamation vs. Redemption.”
What Lies Ahead of a Possible Victory or Defeat
This game, though, comes at an initial phase of the league and plays a vital role in shaping the future path of the Cowboys’ progress. A defeat will see them drop to 3-2.
It goes to show how bad of a defeat it was against the Arizona Cardinals, who were not as good as the Cowboys on paper but managed to shock them with an unforeseen victory against the Cowboys.
Indecisiveness shown in the game against the Cardinals will surely come to hurt them if repeated. Though the Coach can be faulted for losses, but such instinctive moments are in the control of players. Lack of Player availability is another concern for the Cowboys, with Zack Martin and Tyron Smith, the first picks in their attacking line, seem set to miss the clash due to injuries.
A loss against the 49ers, however, won’t be hugely detrimental for the Cowboys if and only if they manage to pose a cut-throat competition against the former. A close-fought loss will not pose a disastrous threat. However, if the Cowboys lose by a big margin, things will become extremely difficult for them.
To be fair to them, the Cowboys are still struggling to prioritize a stabilized game plan, trying to involve as many players in their build-up as they can, like KaVontae Turpin and new talent Hunter Luepke.
Stability, Perseverance, and Belief are required at their highest for the Cowboys to see the match through victorious. However, if defeat cannot be the end of the road, surely a win cannot be too. Twelve games are to be played after this round, and the tables will turn each passing week.
Philadelphia continues to grind results even when they don’t play as beautifully as they want. So, the Cowboys have to keep their heads focused on their own results and keep the fight alive for a place in the Playoffs.
Fitness and player availability is another huge obstacle in the Cowboys’ winning ways. Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs are some of the few names that the Cowboys are missing. Even though the other players are capable enough to step up, sometimes some players are unparalleled in their craft. Both fall in the same category.
Some decisions triggered by fitness woes seem to have not worked well for the Cowboys. Deuce Vaughn was used for pass protection against the Patriots, but it went far from beneficial. Some positions have even been taken up by other players after back-up players suffered injuries.
A better belief, more fluidity in the attack, and better signings are required for the Cowboys to strengthen their chances of winning important games and, ofcourse, trophies as well.
