[Mick]

Both Niners and Dallas are 3-1 against the spread this year. The Niners are 2-0 against the spread at home. Dallas is 1-1 against the spread on the road when they are favorites. They haven't been road underdogs yet.

Cowboys lost to the 49ers last year 19-12. They dared Purdy to beat them through the air. Neither Mitchell (starter) nor McCaffrey nor Samuel did well. Juczscyk rushed once for eight yards. Before that, the 49ers beat the Cowboys 23-17 in the NFC wild card game. They were ahead 23-7 going into the 4th quarter and let up on the gas.

All four teams that the Cowboys have faced are 1-3, including the Cardinals who lost every game but beat Dallas by 12 at home.

Niner opponents are 2-2 (Steelers, Rams) and 1-3, (Cardinals, Giants). I don't think the 49ers have had a particularly difficult time against any of those teams. On the down side, they have let up on the gas a bit on defense a few times.

Purdy is a year better. McCaffrey is more integrated into the offense. Niners are 4-0.

The 49ers want a first round bye. They're motivated and relatively healthy.

I think the Niners win by 10+. This will be a statement win. Purdy will have a big day. Hope the defense steps up. My prediction is 30-17.

[Mick]

Both Niners and Dallas are 3-1 against the spread this year. The Niners are 2-0 against the spread at home. Dallas is 1-1 against the spread on the road when they are favorites. They haven't been road underdogs yet.

Cowboys lost to the 49ers last year 19-12. They dared Purdy to beat them through the air. Neither Mitchell (starter) nor McCaffrey nor Samuel did well. Juczscyk rushed once for eight yards. Before that, the 49ers beat the Cowboys 23-17 in the NFC wild card game. They were ahead 23-7 going into the 4th quarter and let up on the gas.

All four teams that the Cowboys have faced are 1-3, including the Cardinals who lost every game but beat Dallas by 12 at home.

Niner opponents are 2-2 (Steelers, Rams) and 1-3, (Cardinals, Giants). I don't think the 49ers have had a particularly difficult time against any of those teams. On the down side, they have let up on the gas a bit on defense a few times.

Purdy is a year better. McCaffrey is more integrated into the offense. Niners are 4-0.

The 49ers want a first round bye. They're motivated and relatively healthy.

I think the Niners win by 10+. This will be a statement win. Purdy will have a big day. Hope the defense steps up. My prediction is 30-17.