The playoffs are finally here and the Dallas Cowboys (12-5) are hosting the San Francisco 49ers (10-7) for what might be the most intriguing matchup of Wildcard Weekend. The game will be Sunday at 3:30 (CT) on CBS.

Here's what needs to happen for both teams to advance.

Finally, it's playoff time. After so much anticipation, the Cowboys and 49ers are about to square off in the playoffs. Here's what our staff predicts will happen come Sunday.

For the Cowboys' dream to come true, it starts with the team's play in the trenches this Sunday against San Francisco.

Here are 12 additional 'big facts' to note ahead of Sunday's Wild Card matchup at 3:30pm CT kickoff at AT&T Stadium.

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Dallas Cowboys Notebook #SFvsDAL | Wildcard Round

Here are the top players for San Francisco that could give problems for the Cowboys this Sunday.

News and notes from Thursday at The Star, including a big matchup for Randy Gregory and the Cowboys pass rush against the 49ers.

Dak Prescott has played in enough playoff games to know the atmosphere will be different. He also knows there will be added pressure on his shoulders. But the Cowboys QB isn't just ready for it, he's welcoming the higher expectations.

As the Cowboys prepare for the 49ers Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at AT&T Stadium, here are the latest updates from Thursday's practice at The Star.

The Cowboys made a big move to keep their front office intact on Thursday, as they reached an agreement on a contract extension for vice president of player personnel Will McClay.

What's being said about Trevon Diggs? Plus, the Cowboys/49ers playoff history, bullying a lion, scouting reports and more!

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #SFvsDAL | Wildcard Round

Ready To RoarAfter a week away, Micah Parsons is back in the fold and ready to make his NFL playoff debut

As the Cowboys enter the playoffs with Greg Zuerlein having some consistency issues, the coaching staff has used its own history in having the necessary confidence in their kicker.

Football analyst Bucky Brooks delivers his five big points this week, including keeping the team's identity and the O-line has to step up.  

3 quick topics on Super Wild Card week, including perhaps the biggest factor against the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday.

A lot has changed since Dan Quinn and Kyle Shanahan worked together in Atlanta, but their understanding of each other will be at the center of this wildcard matchup.

The Cowboys and 49ers are meeting in the playoffs once again. That alone is a story, considering the postseason history between the two teams. Here are some other storylines for each team heading into Sunday.

Five years ago, Mike McCarthy enjoyed his last playoff win – a walk-off victory over the Cowboys. Now, he's glad to be back in the playoffs and on the other sideline this time.

With head coaching vacancies opening around the league, there seems to be plenty of interest in Cowboys coordinators Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore. But on Monday, both said their focus is solely on the 49ers.

After a crazy day of outcomes in the NFL, the Cowboys were able to move up to the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and will face the 49ers next weekend in the Wild Card round.