The Cowboys left too many boxes unchecked, which resulted in their dreams of another title running out.

Social: Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones reflects on the 2021 season that ends with an "extremely disappointing" first-round loss to the 49ers.

Although we thought the playoffs might have a different ending, Sunday's loss was similar to the other losses this year.

In the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' playoff matchup with the 49ers, Dallas converted one of the most difficult and exciting plays in football: a fake punt.

Dak Prescott summed it up succinctly in the wake of a devastating postseason exit.

Rarely will you see the final 14 seconds of a game so largely overshadow the 59:46 that came before it, but that's a testament to the chaos on display at the end of this Cowboys playoff loss.

Ezekiel Elliott provides details on the knee injury he played through for most of the season.

After the game, right tackle La'el Collins said that he couldn't pinpoint why exactly the offense got off to such a slow start and called their performance, "very disappointing."

Plays that might get forgotten include a late holding call on defense that took a minute off the clock.

Penalties and unforced errors doom the Cowboys as their season comes to an end after a disappointing 23-17 loss to the 49ers in their wild-card showdown.

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

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.

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #SFvsDAL | Wildcard Round

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

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.

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.

Watch the best highlights between the San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys on Nickelodeon during Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2021 NFL season.

Watch the best plays by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott from 2-TD game from Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. San Francisco 49ers from Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch the game highlights from Super Wild Card Weekend between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch REFUSES to let Deebo Samuel beyond chains on huge third-down stop.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sets off slime cannons after 5-yard rush TD.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 5-yard TD scramble creates one-possession game after the 49ers' turnover.

Slimetime breaks out in Jerry World after Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein hits 51-yard FG.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown nabs airmailed INT on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's ad-libbed throw.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein's 51-yard FG trims Cowboys' deficit to 13 points.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott rips 24-yard fastball up seam to wide receiver Ced Wilson.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott lofts 20-yard TD pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper into the slime zone.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 20-yard TD teardrop lands in wide receiver Amari Cooper's bucket.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ced Wilson eludes pair of defenders on shifty 19-yard catch and run.

San Francisco 49ers lose 11 yards on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's incredibly unorthodox pass.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys Wild Card game vs the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday December January 2nd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys "Dressed for Success" as they host the San Francisco 49ers in a Wild Card playoff game at AT&T Stadium, presented by Jack Black.

Views of the NFC Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium.

Views of pregame before the NFC Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium.

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

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

Views from the Dallas Cowboys Thursday's Wildcard practice as they prepare for the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday's Wildcard practice as they prepare for the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.