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Dak Prescott & the Cowboys Fail in the Heavyweight Clash of NFC Giants, Suffer Their Worst Defeat in Their Rivalry With the 49ERS

Published 10/09/2023, 4:29 AM EDT

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The Cowboys were taught a stern lesson by the 49ers. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys endured a resounding loss to the 49ers in a grueling NFC showdown, culminating in a final score of 42-10. This marked their most devastating defeat against the 49ers in their storied rivalry at Levi’s Stadium.

The Cowboys found themselves grappling with playoff disappointment, encapsulated by two perplexing outcomes against the 49ers, further fueling their frustration. Calls for replacing QB Dak Prescott had surfaced even prior to this game, as Prescott threw three crucial interceptions during the match. Additionally, questions lingered about the Cowboys’ next steps.

Tough times in Dallas

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In last night’s game, the Cowboys’ defense appeared feeble, and their offense struggled to gain momentum, failing to secure a first down for an extended period. ESPN on Instagram shared, “Worst loss by the Cowboys vs. the 49ers in the history of the rivalry,” Cowboys must elevate their performance to rebound from this challenging loss.

Prescott completed 14 passes, amassing 153 yards and securing one touchdown. However, his performance was marred by three interceptions thrown to the opposing team. Consequently, with 8 minutes and 47 seconds remaining in the game, Prescott was substituted.

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Prescott’s initial attempt, a long pass into a congested area, was intercepted by Tashaun Gipson from the opposing team, resulting in a turnover. Prescott subsequently made two errant throws in quick succession, compounding his earlier error and leading to three interceptions in just six plays for his team.

Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy suffered his second-worst defeat, with the other one being a 35-0 defeat to the Patriots when he was with the Packers in 2006. Dak Prescott grappled with adversity against the formidable San Francisco defense. The Cowboys, standing at 3-2, encountered a challenging beginning with three swift drives ending in disappointment and a fumble by Tony Pollard.

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Leading up to this clash with the 49ers, calls for Dak Prescott’s replacement as the team’s quarterback had been mounting. Prescott was driven to prove his critics wrong, particularly in the wake of a reporter’s reference to his lackluster playoff performance against the 49ers the previous week.

The Cowboys required a surge of momentum to prevent falling behind and boost their confidence for upcoming matchups. In response to the loss to the 49ers, Dak Prescott remarked, “Didn’t see it coming,” adding, “This may be the most humbling game I’ve ever been a part of.” He further expressed, “felt good about the preparation, felt good about everything honestly coming into this game and they beat us in every aspect.”

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As reported by ‘Blogging the Boys,’ numerous Cowboys players sustained injuries, including Turpin, Bland, Wilson, Vander Esch, and special teams standout C.J. Goodwin. It proved to be a trying day for the team. The Cowboys are scheduled to face the Chargers in California next Monday for “Monday Night Football.” Don’t miss it! Share your favorites for the Week 6 game.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.
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