49ers-Cowboys roundtable: Who breaks out in battle between high-octane offenses?
The San Francisco 49ers face a Dallas Cowboys team that scores and gets scored on. Will the defense deliver or will Kyle Shanahan's offense just have to pile on the points?
San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys prepare for NFC battle
The San Francisco 49ers, currently 7-1, are set to face the Dallas Cowboys, whose offensive prowess is well-known. The 49ers, who are already projected to secure the top NFC seed, took a significant step in the trade deadline by acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and wide receiver Keenan Allen. Analysts Ann Killion, Eric Branch, and Harrison Rich weigh in on the potential outcome of the game.
Killion believes the 49ers' defense needs improvement, while Branch predicts a shootout if the 49ers' defense can't pressure Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Rich suggests that the 49ers' offense, particularly rookie running back Kaelon Black, could be a key factor in securing a win.
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