Bosa, Warner anticipate Cowboys’ renewed focus on running game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Dallas Cowboys, like the 49ers, experienced a disjointed start to the 2024 NFL season.
As both teams begin preparations for Sunday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium, two of San Francisco’s star defenders are expecting a certain game plan from the Dallas offense.
“It’s going to be tough, I’m sure. They’re going to throw everything they can at us,” defensive end Nick Bosa said Wednesday. “I think they’re going to try to run the ball more than they have. When you’ve had the losses that they’ve had, obviously they’re going to try something a little different. But yeah, It’s going to be big game.”
Heading into the Week 8 game, the Cowboys are last in the NFL in rushing yards (463) and rushing yards per game (77.2).
Dallas doesn’t have a primary running back like they have in the past with veterans Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, but fifth-year defender Rico Dowdle appears to be emerging as the go-to option in the Cowboys backfield these days. recent weeks.
No matter who gets the brunt of the carries on Sunday, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner knows the 49ers defense will have its hands full with the Dallas offense as a whole.
“They are always dangerous, regardless [their rushing struggles]” Warner shared. “I think because of who they got, you’re talking about CeeDee Lamb, one of the best receivers in this league. I have a lot of respect for Dak [Prescott]even if in these past battles we got the better of him. I think he’s one of the best quarterbacks in this league.
“I know they want to get their running game back, they didn’t have success there, but they’ll want to get going again. Obviously I’m going to self-monitor this week, I’m sure that’s nice how they play as a team. And their defense also has playmakers who can hurt you.
A 49ers-Cowboys primetime gameregardless of how each team plays, will be must-watch television.
“No matter what kind of season any of us have had, we understand the battle the Cowboys-49ers always face, especially in a prime-time Sunday night game,” Warner added. “Everything is on the line and we have to make sure we play like that.”
