San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Wildcard Pick
Our 2022 NFL Wildcard San Francisco vs Dallas prediction will kick off at 4:30 pm ET on Sunday, January 16. In this NFL Wildcard, the Cowboys are favored by -3.0 (-115). The underdog 49ers are listed at +3.0 (-110). The total is 51.0 with the over at -108 and under -103.
The San Francisco 49ers (10-7 Overall, 6-3 Away) finished third in the NFC West. They earned their Wildcard spot by winning four of their last five games, including their final matchup against the LA Rams. The Rams topped the NFC West. In the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys (12-5 Overall, 5-3 Home) finished strong, as they also won four of their last five contests. Their final regular-season win was a 51-26 decision against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles finished second in the division, three games behind the Cowboys.
This NFL Wildcard game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. You can watch it on CBS.
San Francisco vs Dallas Prediction – Keys
Although statistically, our San Francisco vs Dallas prediction notes that these two teams are close statistically when it comes to points allowed, the Cowboys are out scoring the 49ers 31.2-25.1 PPG. On D, Dallas is allowing opponents 21.2 PPG while San Fran is giving up 21.5. On offense, the Cowboys are averaging 30 more yards per game than the 49ers with the majority of those yards coming in the air.
The Dallas defense is allowing 46 more YPG, with most of those being passing yards. SF is better in sacks (48-41), TFL (98-72), forced fumbles (22-13), and recovered fumbles (11-8). However, the Cowboys excel in picks (26-9) and passes defended (83-55). They have five pick sixes and one recovered fumble for a TD, while the Niners have scored twice on INTs.
49ers - Players
At QB, Jimmy Garoppolo (68.3 COMP%, 3,810 YDs, 20 TDs, 12 INTs, 29 SCKs) has had a good season. Four players have caught 22 TD passes for SF with wideout Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle coming in one and two respectively on receptions. Samuel has 77 catches and Kittle 71 with each scoring five times. Samuel has also scored eight rushing touchdowns while averaging 6.2 YPA and totalling 365 ground yards. In 11 games, running back Elijah Mitchell has gained 963 yards and scored five times. The defense has many quality performers, including end Nick Bosa (15.5 SCKs, 21 TFL, 4 FF) and corner Jimmie Ward (6 PD, 2 INTs, 1 TD).
Cowboys - Players
Our San Francisco vs Dallas prediction notes that QB Dak Prescott (68.8 COMP%, 4,449 YDs, 37 TDs, 10 TDs, 30 SCKs) has performed well. Four pass catchers have 45 or more receptions and have combined for 28 TDs. Tight end Dalton Schultz has made 78 catches and scored eight times, while wideout CeeDee Lamb has recorded 79 grabs for 1,102 yards. He’s caught six TD passes. Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard team up to anchor the rush attack. Elliot has run for 1,002 yards, averaging 4.2 YPA and crossing the goal line 10 times. Pollard, who’s scored twice and accumulated 719 yards, is averaging 5.5 YPA. LB Micah Parsons comes to this game with 84 tackles, 13 SCKs, 20 TFL, three PD, and three FF. Corner Trevon Diggs leads a talented secondary. Diggs has posted 11 picks and 21 TFL. He’s scored two TDs.
San Francisco vs Dallas Prediction - Spread & Totals
In our San Francisco vs Dallas prediction, we find that the Cowboys have the advantage at quarterback. However, Garoppolo is solid and should not be discounted. For the Niners, Samuel’s versatility makes him very dangerous, while the Dallas receiving unit is top notch. On defense, the Dallas secondary is fearsome. On the other hand, San Francisco is tougher versus the run. We do think that Dallas has an edge in this one. Thus, we’re going with the Cowboys at -3.0 (-115). Our scoring projection is Dallas 40 and San Francisco 21. With that, we like over 51.0 (-108).
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Summary – San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Wildcard Pick:
Point Spread Pick – Dallas Cowboys at -3.0 (-115)
Totals Pick - Over 51.0 (-108)
