The Cowboys had issues running the ball and stopping the run even before the bye week but didn't see changes on either side Sunday night.

The Cowboys had problems with slow starts going into the bye, but even the time off didn't help as they once again struggled to begin a half and couldn't recover.

The Cowboys' special teams falter with multiple penalties, leading to critical mistakes in a close loss to the 49ers.

Things didn't go as planned, once again, when Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys faced the 49ers — the All-Pro quarterback candid about what happened in Week 8.

Plays that might get forgotten include a non-call on an offensive pass interference and several miscues in the kicking game.

Despite a halftime lead and a valiant fourth-quarter rally, the Cowboys can't overcome the 49ers' 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, losing 30-24.

The storied franchises were lathered up for one another, and several players gave it their all in trying to will the Dallas Cowboys to a needed win against the hated 49ers.

Having worked toward his eventual debut in a Dallas Cowboys' uniform, Dalvin Cook gets the nod from Mike McCarthy against the 49ers.  

As @spags52 writes in his Friday column, Sunday starts a stretch of five games in a row against quality teams. A stretch that could decide the direction of the Cowboys season.

This week's featured article gives three ways the Cowboys can have some success, including an extra effort to get CeeDee Lamb going early. 

The Cowboys have lost three straight games to the 49ers, who enter this week's game with a 3-4 record a number of injuries. Can the Cowboys, with their injury issues as well, take advantage? 

A bounceback is desperately needed for the Dallas Cowboys' defense, and they're not interested in taking the 49ers lightly — regardless of who's missing.

In what will be the 41st matchup between two of the most storied franchises in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers are locked in for primetime.

The bye week was a time to correct some mistakes for the Cowboys as Dak Prescott said he took the "clean your house" approach in fixing some glaring issues. 

Entering the bye week, there was something off about the onfield connection between Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, but they went to work on it.

Let's take a look at 10 of the top players who saw action with both the Cowboys and 49ers.

The injury bug has again struck the Dallas Cowboys, this time claiming tight end John Stephens Jr. with a devastating knee issue.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

Here are 10 notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's 7:20 CT kickoff on NBC.

Talking tours is a poor excuse, writes @spags52 in his weekly Mick Shots. Plus, injuries still matter, the Warner effect, burnt ends and more!

Eric Kendricks had agreed to terms with the 49ers back in March, only to change his mind and play in Dallas. He not only has no regrets, but is aiming to get healthy enough to play this Sunday.

Though he's been a revelation at the linebacker position in only six NFL games, DeMarvion Overshown understands the Dallas Cowboys' defense needs to get better, and fast.  

The Cowboys and 49ers have had a storied rivalry over the years, but the San Francisco has had the upper hand of late. Both teams are dealing with key injuries but can the Cowboys find a way to turn the tide?

It's time to find out what the Dallas Cowboys are truly made of in 2024, and Jake Ferguson believes lessons learned will bear fruit — as early as versus the 49ers.

There's a certain mindset that has to be present to dominate at the NFL level, and Micah Parsons is hoping the Dallas Cowboys found it during their bye week ahead of the 49ers.

Watch highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers during the 2024 NFL season.

Watch all 13 catches from Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's 2-touchdown game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has whole zip code to himself on a wide-open touchdown grab.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs races toward San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to bat ball out of the QB's hands for a third-down incompletion.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's second touchdown of fourth quarter keeps Cowboys alive against the San Francisco 49ers.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown goes completely untouched to sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's ad-libbed 28-yard throw to Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert puts the Cowboys inside the red zone.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's second rushing touchdown of the 2024 NFL regular season comes after a San Francisco 49ers penalty.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb hauls a toe-tap grab with the utmost body control.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reels in a one-handed grab on the wide receiver's first catch of 'Sunday Night Football' vs. San Francisco 49ers

Tras una temporada turbulenta para los Cowboys, particularmente en el lado defensivo del balón, el equipo tomó la decisión de seguir adelante sin el coordinador defensivo Matt Eberflus después de apenas una temporada.

Al entrar en una de las temporadas bajas más cruciales en la memoria reciente, los Cowboys lo hacen ahora sabiendo contra qué rivales se enfrentarán en 2026.

Por segunda temporada consecutiva, los Cowboys contarán con la selección global número 12 en el NFL Draft. Será la primera de sus dos elecciones de primera ronda, mientras que la segunda se definirá más adelante.