Cowboys vs 49ers: Here’s who experts think will win

January 22, 2023 ndowd

49ers? Dallas Cowboys? One of those teams is going to move on to have a chance to play into the Super Bowl. Here’s who the experts think it’ll be.

This one could be the game of the weekend. If you believe the lines, it’s the game that is anticipated to be closest, with the San Francisco 49ers sitting as a three-to-four-point favorite over the Dallas Cowboys with most sportsbooks throughout the week.

Mattress Mack has a boatload of money on this one, as do folks who have purchased mattresses from him in the last few days.

But, regardless of the line or the odds at play, what do the experts think about who will win?

It’s Brock Purdy vs Dak Prescott. Here’s what to expect in this game that’ll be played in Santa Clara, California.

ESPN’s expert picks for Cowboys vs 49ers

Here are the ESPN expert’s picks for this one:

Stephania Bell: 49ers
Mike Clay: 49ers
Dan Graziano: Cowboys
Jason Reid: Cowboys
Seth Wickersham: 49ers

A pretty even split here among the ESPN experts.

CBS’s expert picks for Cowboys vs 49ers

CBS’s choices for games have been wildly variant compared to other outlets for the divisional round, so it’s not a surprise to see the perceived closest game having a much stronger presence of picks for the underdog here.

Pete Prisco: Cowboys
Jason La Canfora: 49ers
Will Brinson: 49ers
Jared Dubin: 49ers
Ryan Wilson: Cowboys
John Breech: Cowboys
Dave Richard: Cowboys
Jamey Eisenberg: 49ers

NFL.com’s expert picks for Cowboys vs 49ers

Gregg Rosenthal is taking the Niners, 27-21.

“I’ve believed all season that six teams have a chance to win Super Bowl LVII. All six made the Divisional Round and four of them are playing on Sunday. An upset in this game wouldn’t be shocking, but the 49ers’ coaching staff, playoff experience, rest and home-field advantage is enough for me to lean to the No. 2 seed. The Niners just have more ways to win.”

Pro Football Talk’s expert picks for Cowboys vs 49ers

Here’s how PFT sees the NFC matchup going:

Michael David Smith: 49ers by 1
Mike Florio: 49ers by 7

“The 49ers have a collection of badasses who can roll out of bed and run through a brick wall. And even though coach Kyle Shanahan has downplayed it, he knows having two extra days makes a world of difference, especially with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn interviewing for the Broncos job when he otherwise should be preparing to crack Shanahan’s code, and to not have his own code cracked.” — Mike Florio