After routing the Eagles to end the regular-season, the NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys are set to host the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Sunday.
It took until the final game of the season, but the San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 comeback win in L.A. against the Rams last week. San Fran’ is headed to Dallas for the wild-card round on Sunday. The Cowboys routed Philadelphia 51-26 on the road last week.
Dallas is a 3-point favourite to win on the NFL odds, with a total of 51.0.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
It’s been all Dallas in this head-to-head as the Cowboys have won six of the last seven games between these teams, although they didn’t play this year. The total has trended high, with the Over hitting in seven of the last eight games in the all-time series.
San Francisco ended the season strong, winning four of their final five games. They were better on the road than at home this year, going 6-3 outside the Bay Area compared to 4-4 at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers were 9-8 against the spread in 2021, but they’ve covered in just one of their last six games against America’s Team. The total went Under in four of the 49ers last five games.
The Cowboys went 5-1 straight up and ATS over their last six games to claim the NFC East this year. They’ve been a great cover option, going 13-4 ATS overall. The total has gone Over in eight of Dallas’ last 11 home games.
San Francisco 49ers
Thanks to multiple injuries, the 49ers stumbled out of the gate for the first month and a half of the season, but an 8-3 run to end the year helped San Francisco squeak into the playoffs. With the 49ers down 17-0 on the road at one point last week, it didn’t look good, but a 24-yard field goal by Robbie Gould and game-ending interception from rookie Ambry Thomas secured a playoff spot. Jimmy Garoppolo, who was playing through a sprained thumb, passed for 316 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was a Swiss Army knife last week. Samuel had 95 receiving yards and added another 45 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but his most impressive play was a trick 24-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings. Jennis had 94 receiving yards in the game and two TD catches.
The 49ers are relatively healthy heading into Sunday. Garoppolo’s thumb is reportedly better and not expected to hinder him. Star left tackle Trent Williams missed last week’s game due to an elbow injury suffered in the Week 17 win over Houston. Williams was close to returning for last week’s game, so it’s tough to see him missing this week’s contest.
Dallas Cowboys
Despite the Eagles sitting multiple starters last week, Dallas’ blowout win was still impressive as it was on the road against a divisional opponent. It was one of the best performances Dak Prescott has ever given. Prescott completed 21 of 27 pass attempts for 295 yards and a career-high five TDs. His 37 TDs on the year is a new franchise record. Ezekiel Elliott picked up 87 rushing yards, while Cedrick Wilson (119 receiving yards) and Dalton Schultz (21 yards) each caught two touchdowns passes.
Running back Tony Pollard was give last week off to rest an injured foot he has been dealing with since early December, but he is expected to be back on Sunday. Left tackle Tyron Smith and rookie linebacker Micah Parsons are also due to return after being removed from the COVID list this week.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win 49ers vs. Cowboys?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 14 Jan 1:25pm | SF | -3 -115 | O +51 -110 |
Closing 16 Jan 8:41pm | SF | -3 -120 | O +51.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
49ers Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
15 |
Rushing |
963 |
Passing |
3810 |
Receiving |
77 |
Sacks |
15.5 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
12 |
Rushing |
1002 |
Passing |
4449 |
Receiving |
79 |
Sacks |
13 |
Interceptions |
11 |
Touchdowns |
2 |
Rushing |
169 |
Passing |
535 |
Receiving |
10 |
Sacks |
4 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
254 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
0 |
Interceptions |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
15 |
Rushing |
963 |
Passing |
3810 |
Receiving |
77 |
Sacks |
15.5 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
12 |
Rushing |
1002 |
Passing |
4449 |
Receiving |
79 |
Sacks |
13 |
Interceptions |
11 |
Touchdowns |
2 |
Rushing |
169 |
Passing |
535 |
Receiving |
10 |
Sacks |
4 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Touchdowns |
1 |
Rushing |
31 |
Passing |
254 |
Receiving |
7 |
Sacks |
0 |
Interceptions |
1 |
Weather

temp | 51 |
condition | dome |
wind | West 4mph |
Injuries
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB)
Dre Greenlaw (LB)
Arden Key (DL)
Jimmy Garoppolo (QB)
Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB)
Elijah Mitchell (RB)
Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB)
Azeez Al-Shaair (LB)
Dre Greenlaw (LB)
Ambry Thomas (CB)
Francis Bernard (LB)
Jayron Kearse (S)
Sean McKeon (TE)
Israel Mukuamu (CB)
Keanu Neal (LB)
Nahshon Wright (CB)
T.J. Vasher (WR)
Anthony Brown (CB)
Donovan Wilson (S)
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB) | day-to-day | Knee - 30 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Flannigan-Fowles was removed from the NFC championship game due to a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will return. |
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Dre Greenlaw (LB) | day-to-day | Calf - 30 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Greenlaw exited the NFC championship contest due to a calf injury, and it is up in the air if he will return. |
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Arden Key (DL) | day-to-day | Head - 30 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Key exited the NFC championship game due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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Jimmy Garoppolo (QB) | Prob Sun | Thumb - 26 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Garoppolo is expected to take on the Rams in the NFC championship despite lingering thumb and shoulder injuries. |
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Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 26 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Wilson Jr. has a low-ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will take part in the NFC championship versus the Rams. |
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Elijah Mitchell (RB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 26 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Mitchell is hampered by a knee injury, but it is not expected to affect his status for the NFC championship versus the Rams. |
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Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Wilson Jr. is hobbled with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will hit the field against the Rams for the NFC championship game. |
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Azeez Al-Shaair (LB) | Prob Sat | Knee - 19 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Al-Shaair has a knee injury, but it is projected that he will take on the Packers in the NFC divisional round. |
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Dre Greenlaw (LB) | Prob Sat | Groin - 19 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Greenlaw is managing a groin issue, but it is likely that he will be available for the NFC divisional round versus the Packers. |
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Ambry Thomas (CB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 19 / 01 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
Thomas is battling a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up versus the Rams for the NFC championship game. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Francis Bernard (LB) | Prob Sun | Groin - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Bernard is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC wild-card game despite a groin injury. |
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Jayron Kearse (S) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Kearse is likely to be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers despite a hamstring issue. |
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Sean McKeon (TE) | Prob Sun | Neck - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
McKeon is projected to take the field for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers despite a neck injury. |
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Israel Mukuamu (CB) | Out indefinitely | Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Mukuamu has landed on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Keanu Neal (LB) | Out Sun | Chest - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Neal is hindered by injuries to his chest and elbow, and it will affect his availability for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers. |
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Nahshon Wright (CB) | Prob Sun | Personal - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Wright is tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers. |
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T.J. Vasher (WR) | I-R | Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Vasher has been designated for the IR/Non-Football Injury list with an unannounced issue. |
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Anthony Brown (CB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Brown has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action. |
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Donovan Wilson (S) | Prob Sat | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Wilson is managing an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Eagles on Saturday. |
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Ezekiel Elliott (RB) | Prob Sat | Knee - 04 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Elliott is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Saturday versus the Eagles. |
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
35 -
DALLAS COWBOYS
21
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Jan 1:25pm SF -3 -115 O +51 -110 Closing 16 Jan 8:41pm SF -3 -120 O +51.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
49ers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 15
Rushing 963
Passing 3810
Receiving 77
Sacks 15.5
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1002
Passing 4449
Receiving 79
Sacks 13
Interceptions 11
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 169
Passing 535
Receiving 10
Sacks 4
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 254
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns 15
Rushing 963
Passing 3810
Receiving 77
Sacks 15.5
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 12
Rushing 1002
Passing 4449
Receiving 79
Sacks 13
Interceptions 11
Touchdowns 2
Rushing 169
Passing 535
Receiving 10
Sacks 4
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 31
Passing 254
Receiving 7
Sacks 0
Interceptions 1
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Weather
temp 51 condition dome wind West 4mph -
Injuries
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB)
day-to-day Knee - 30 / 01 / 22Dre Greenlaw (LB)
day-to-day Calf - 30 / 01 / 22Arden Key (DL)
day-to-day Head - 30 / 01 / 22Jimmy Garoppolo (QB)
Prob Sun Thumb - 26 / 01 / 22Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 26 / 01 / 22Elijah Mitchell (RB)
Prob Sun Knee - 26 / 01 / 22Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22Azeez Al-Shaair (LB)
Prob Sat Knee - 19 / 01 / 22Dre Greenlaw (LB)
Prob Sat Groin - 19 / 01 / 22Ambry Thomas (CB)
Prob Sun Knee - 19 / 01 / 22Francis Bernard (LB)
Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22Jayron Kearse (S)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22Sean McKeon (TE)
Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22Israel Mukuamu (CB)
Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22Keanu Neal (LB)
Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22Nahshon Wright (CB)
Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22T.J. Vasher (WR)
I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22Anthony Brown (CB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Donovan Wilson (S)
Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB) day-to-day Knee - 30 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Flannigan-Fowles was removed from the NFC championship game due to a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will return.
Dre Greenlaw (LB) day-to-day Calf - 30 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Greenlaw exited the NFC championship contest due to a calf injury, and it is up in the air if he will return.
Arden Key (DL) day-to-day Head - 30 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Key exited the NFC championship game due to a head injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Jimmy Garoppolo (QB) Prob Sun Thumb - 26 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Garoppolo is expected to take on the Rams in the NFC championship despite lingering thumb and shoulder injuries.
Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB) Ques Sun Ankle - 26 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Wilson Jr. has a low-ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will take part in the NFC championship versus the Rams.
Elijah Mitchell (RB) Prob Sun Knee - 26 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Mitchell is hampered by a knee injury, but it is not expected to affect his status for the NFC championship versus the Rams.
Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB) Ques Sun Ankle - 22 / 01 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Wilson Jr. is hobbled with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will hit the field against the Rams for the NFC championship game.
Azeez Al-Shaair (LB) Prob Sat Knee - 19 / 01 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Al-Shaair has a knee injury, but it is projected that he will take on the Packers in the NFC divisional round.
Dre Greenlaw (LB) Prob Sat Groin - 19 / 01 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Greenlaw is managing a groin issue, but it is likely that he will be available for the NFC divisional round versus the Packers.
Ambry Thomas (CB) Prob Sun Knee - 19 / 01 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Thomas is battling a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up versus the Rams for the NFC championship game.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Francis Bernard (LB) Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Bernard is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC wild-card game despite a groin injury.
Jayron Kearse (S) Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Kearse is likely to be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers despite a hamstring issue.
Sean McKeon (TE) Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - McKeon is projected to take the field for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers despite a neck injury.
Israel Mukuamu (CB) Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Mukuamu has landed on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Keanu Neal (LB) Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Neal is hindered by injuries to his chest and elbow, and it will affect his availability for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers.
Nahshon Wright (CB) Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Wright is tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers.
T.J. Vasher (WR) I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Vasher has been designated for the IR/Non-Football Injury list with an unannounced issue.
Anthony Brown (CB) Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Brown has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.
Donovan Wilson (S) Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Wilson is managing an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Eagles on Saturday.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB) Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Elliott is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Saturday versus the Eagles.