The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have been two of the most dominant teams in the NFC for the past several seasons. In Season 14, these two teams continued their dominance, with both teams making the playoffs and the Cowboys going on to win the conference championship. This article will analyze how the Cowboys and 49ers achieved their success in Season 14 and what factors contributed to their success.
The Cowboys and 49ers both had strong regular season performances in Season 14. The Cowboys finished with a 12-4 record, while the 49ers finished with an 11-5 record. Both teams had strong offenses, with the Cowboys ranking third in points scored and the 49ers ranking fourth. The Cowboys were led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who had a career year, throwing for 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns. The 49ers were led by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who threw for 3,978 yards and 27 touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, both teams were also strong. The Cowboys had the third-best defense in terms of points allowed, while the 49ers had the fifth-best defense. The Cowboys were led by defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who had 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. The 49ers were led by defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who had 9 sacks and 16 tackles for loss.
In addition to having strong offenses and defenses, both teams also had strong coaching staffs. The Cowboys were led by head coach Jason Garrett, who had been with the team since 2010. Garrett was known for his ability to develop young talent and get the most out of his players. The 49ers were led by head coach Kyle Shanahan, who had been with the team since 2017. Shanahan was known for his innovative offensive schemes and his ability to get the most out of his players.
Finally, both teams had strong special teams units. The Cowboys had one of the best kickers in the league in Dan Bailey, who made 33 of 37 field goals in Season 14. The 49ers had one of the best punters in the league in Bradley Pinion, who averaged 45.3 yards per punt. Both teams also had strong return games, with the Cowboys’ Tavon Austin returning two kickoffs for touchdowns and the 49ers’ Richie James returning one kickoff for a touchdown.
Overall, the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were two of the most dominant teams in the NFC in Season 14. They both had strong offenses, defenses, coaching staffs, and special teams units that contributed to their success. With both teams making the playoffs and the Cowboys going on to win the conference championship, it is clear that these two teams will continue to be dominant forces in the NFC for years to come.