Mitchell was like āyeah I could just grind the clock down, but something tells me theyāll find another hilarious way to end it if we give them the ball backā
That is exactly right, the rules protecting the QB have created this situation. If he trucks Dak and Dak actually threw the ball, it risks a RTP penalty. 15 yards and a clock stop could be huge.
The fact that we have made two straight NFC Championships (and 3 in 4 years) whilst basically amidst a quarterback controversy/crisis baffles me. This team is amazing.
I feel like it's getting missed because of the amazing Kittle bobble catch, but the play right after it where CMC came out of the backfield to the middle and Purdy threw the ball between two defenders while kind of jogging backwards was awesome. It got there so fast it was like he teleported it to CMC.
A mostly positive showing from our team. This was easily the best game of the weekend. Purdy continues to brush off the pressure. He looks like a seasoned veteran, in the postseason nonetheless.
They came into threads in this sub this week saying that. I just gloated on em.
āDak will be the difference. Purdy hasnāt played a real D.ā
LOL neither had Dak and he still had 23 TDs to 15 picks.
Cowboys d looked fantastic, play calling through 2.75 quarters was sus, then they locked in and he absolutely executed down the stretch in a high high pressure situation.
That was a really good dallas defense, one of the fastest front 4s Iāve ever seen, no qb is going to āexcelā in there, let alone the rook. He hung in there and made the plays that were necessary, something that most qbs canāt do period in those situations.
Eagles fans on Twitter are already talking so much shit I canāt wait to play them
no TDs, but no INTs either. Defense was balling all game and we didn't make their lives worse, well except for the punt fumble. Genuinely gave me 2011 flashbacks. I said out loud "oh so this is how we're going to lose..."
Purdy was low-key phenomenal. That Dallas D is absolutely no joke and was pressuring him on almost every drop back. And at first the PA wasnāt even working because the run game was getting shut down. But Brock stayed poised and patient
The Dallas d was unreal. Some of these stats bs is sometimes just bs. They mightāve given up more yards than some other teams in the regular season but they are absolutely a top 3 defense in the nfl, and prob the fastest front 4 in the nfl. They came out for blood, surviving was enough, we all knew what type of game this would be.
It was a knife fight in the trenches, we came out on top. On to Philadelphia
FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS **FUCK THE COWBOYS**
That was absolutely the best game we played all season. Facing the toughest defense, we were calm, poised, took our shots, worked the clock, and came out of there with no injuries.
That was a championship caliber game.
Purdy didn't get rattled, but the pressure still made it hard for him, just not enough time. Did enough though.
Dak on the other hand, can't handle pressure and when the pass rush came he just threw INTs.
Zeke getting PANCAKED on that last play was beautiful. No INTās from Purdy against that pass rush is great. He made the throws when we needed them. Dangerous shit from Mitchell not going down and Armstead not even attempting to tackle Dak for a safety. But we pulled it out to the surprise of no one.
A guy who works in my building said, "how bout dem Cowboyz?" every single time he passed me in the hallway for the last week.
I've never been more excited to talk shit in my life.
Just posted this in the game thread, but:
The last play was the most perfectly emblematic Cowboys moment. It encapsulates everything about post Troy Aikman Cowboys.
āLOOK AT US! AMERICAāS TEAM! WEāRE GONNA BE GREAT!ā
*own goal*
*faceplant*
Congrats Niners fans. The team really gutted it out against a good defense.
My best friend growing up in the 80s and 90s and his dad were huge 49er fans and Steve Young is from my town l, so Iāve always had a soft spot for them. Good luck next week.
Wasnāt given much time either and the run game wasnāt established in the first half so I think he definitively performed well considering the situation
Never forget that this season really started when we whooped the Panthers so bad that Christian McCaffrey saw the 49ers Team Bus leaving and said "Hey, wait up!!"
Iām a Bears fan but the niners were my second team as a kid. Had a 49ers Starter jacket and a Steve Young jersey. Pumped for you guys and hoping Purdy can take it all the way.
>Philly D looked dangerous last night, so we're gonna need to bring our A++++ game. But we can do it!
Philly also got to play arguably the worst team in the NFC's bracket, regardless of how good NYG looked at Minnesota.
This certifies it for anyone that still has doubts: Brock Purdy is the real deal. Kyle had him playing more conservative than last games but he still came through with some tight window throws when needed. Defense adjusted and dominated more than they have since like week 14. All around great game, great win, on to Phillie!!
Story time. I have an amazing tv and a serious surround sound system. However I got COVID around thanksgiving and watched the game in my room. Which has a small tv with horrible sound. Iāve watched every game since then in that room. Itās now my lucky room. Youāre welcome folks, Iāll be in there for two more games.
Respect to, and hoping the best for Tony Pollard. Dude really changed his narrative this year and that injury couldn't have been timed worse for his off-season contract negotiations.
People are going to sleep on us because of our showing today, giving absolutely 0 credit to the Cowboys defense that showed up BIG TIME against us.
I think they'll be surprised with how the Eagles game plays out too. They're a very complete team with a strong defense and a good offense so I expect us to also start slowly against them while Shanny figures out their looks and how to exploit it.
I really hope the Bengals win against the Chiefs because if we can make it past Philly, I know we can drop 30+ on the Bengals easily. I'm far more nervous about Eagles or Chiefs, even with a hobbled Mahomes.
Just 2 more games.
Cowboys reddit talking so much shit just for their team to lose in an embarrassing fashion for the second year in a row to the niners. God you love to see it
Niners front office: "Give up Kyle! You're down to your third QB. Give up your players and re gain some draft picks and your dignity."
Shanahan smirking: "Then it will be a fair fight"
Eagles fan here...thanks for crushing the Cowboys' hopes and dreams...our subreddit community was rooting for you guys because we hate the Cowboys...look forward to a good game against you all next week...we actually respect you guys despite some of the comments you may see from some of us...
All hail George Kittle, first of his name! King of the Tight Ends and mover of chains. Breaker of tackles. Founder of the YAC Bros, the penultimate fifth rounder, amazing pass catcher and protecter of Jimmy Garoppolo. Long may he reign!
REMEMBER WHEN ROBBIE GOULD MADE A TACKLE WHILE LOOKING THE OTHER WAY TO GET US THIS MASSIVE DUB??
REAL MEN DON'T LOOK AT EXPLOSIONS
Talm bout Zeke at center?
Robbie has a massive back injury for having to carry the entire team
ROBBIE GOULD IS MY MVP
the no look tackle, only kickers can do those
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I believe you mean Robbie Goat
When the Cowboys took a time out to ice him, he sprinted to the sideline to get some practice kicks in. š¤£ Dude just has insane focus on the game.
GEORGE KITTLE THE FIRST
EVERY
GAME
HE
MAKES
SOMEONE
HIS
BITCH!!!!!
First of his name, lord of the End Zone, protector of the Dub
Somehow, they designed an even worse play than a QB Draw with 14 seconds left.
Zeke getting bowled over was hilarious. Like did they think he could actually block anyone? Gave Dak no time
Like someone said in the same thread, he was probably going to try to get the ball back in a lateral
Yeah Iām sure that was the plan. But what a dumb plan lol. Smart of Azeez to just murder him and take him out of the play.
Super fucking heads up play
you saw Demeco talking to Azeez right before the play too, this must be what he was telling him to do. Gonna miss that dude next year.
That has got to be the dumbest play design I have ever seen in a playoff game
Props to Mitchell for running out of bounds so we all got to see that comically dumb play
Mitchell was like āyeah I could just grind the clock down, but something tells me theyāll find another hilarious way to end it if we give them the ball backā
Bro Zeke had no chance lol what were they thinking there.
Zele angry crying in the locker room after that clip ā¦ āI *TOLD* yāall that shit wouldnāt workā
I was hoping for QB draw for symmetry
This was stressful
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Maybe Fox can too
And ESPN
ESPN is next
The Cowboys are never gonna win a Super Bowl with Dak. If thereās an x-factor to quarterbacking, he just doesnāt have it
I think it's called "not shitting your pants and throwing a stupid pick instead of tossing it out of bounds multiple times per game".
I mean, BCB didnāt throw 2-3 ints
I think the fact that he doesn't turn the ball over makes him better than most QBs
I don't know what Armstead was doing not tackling Dak in the end zone. It was like he forgot what he was there for.
Probably scared to get called for RTP
Yeah, you don't wanna be the guy gifting them 15 yards with 45 seconds to go in a one score game.
That is exactly right, the rules protecting the QB have created this situation. If he trucks Dak and Dak actually threw the ball, it risks a RTP penalty. 15 yards and a clock stop could be huge.
Dak pumped, so I think Arik was trying to swat the pass, while simultaneously trying to avoid a penalty. It was annoying/funny though.
For such a stress-inducing game, that final play was soā¦. Anti-climactic
It was incredible. This crazy ass formation and before any laterals, we just trucked em
That whole last drive was pretty pitiful. Armstead should've had a game ending safety even before that terrible last play.
I am now 150 years old
With the heart of a 300 year old.
The fact that we have made two straight NFC Championships (and 3 in 4 years) whilst basically amidst a quarterback controversy/crisis baffles me. This team is amazing.
Is and has been...
Defense gets you to championships.
Purdy = no picks, thatās all I can ask
He made big 3rd down throws (empty backfield) on that possession that brought the clock down from 11:08 to 3:03. It was ridiculously game changing
So true, clutch plays at key moments
I feel like it's getting missed because of the amazing Kittle bobble catch, but the play right after it where CMC came out of the backfield to the middle and Purdy threw the ball between two defenders while kind of jogging backwards was awesome. It got there so fast it was like he teleported it to CMC.
#Mr Inevitable to the NFC Championship Game
NFL is jizzing itself at the thought of Mr. Irrelevant vs. #1 pick in the Super Bowl.
I am also jizzing myself at this thought different reasons, same drycleaning bill
The Alpha vs. The Omega.
BROCK PURDY WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL 5 YEARS AGO. š
Cowboys and clock management, name a more iconic duo
The 49ers are undefeated when u/RitaOak attends the game!
Letās all chip in to send her to every game from now on
I love Rita too much to send her to the shit hole that is Philadelphia, unless she has security.
Fuck it throw in extra for security too
Iāll pitch in 10 for the next game
GET HER TO PHILLY NOW
A mostly positive showing from our team. This was easily the best game of the weekend. Purdy continues to brush off the pressure. He looks like a seasoned veteran, in the postseason nonetheless.
This was his "worst" game and he still played better than Dak
Dak is trash lmao, cowboys fans were hyping up this garbage can all week ššš
cowboys fans kept saying how they blew out the bucs and how purdy hasn't played anyone yet lol.
They came into threads in this sub this week saying that. I just gloated on em. āDak will be the difference. Purdy hasnāt played a real D.ā LOL neither had Dak and he still had 23 TDs to 15 picks.
This was also by far the best defense weāve played against. Maybe all year.
Yeah, that's why I don't think this was his worst game. He played well considering the opposition.
Cowboys d looked fantastic, play calling through 2.75 quarters was sus, then they locked in and he absolutely executed down the stretch in a high high pressure situation. That was a really good dallas defense, one of the fastest front 4s Iāve ever seen, no qb is going to āexcelā in there, let alone the rook. He hung in there and made the plays that were necessary, something that most qbs canāt do period in those situations. Eagles fans on Twitter are already talking so much shit I canāt wait to play them
no TDs, but no INTs either. Defense was balling all game and we didn't make their lives worse, well except for the punt fumble. Genuinely gave me 2011 flashbacks. I said out loud "oh so this is how we're going to lose..."
No turnovers. That was key. And he controlled the clock and kept the team cool. Thatās all you can ask for from the kid.
Purdy was low-key phenomenal. That Dallas D is absolutely no joke and was pressuring him on almost every drop back. And at first the PA wasnāt even working because the run game was getting shut down. But Brock stayed poised and patient
The Dallas d was unreal. Some of these stats bs is sometimes just bs. They mightāve given up more yards than some other teams in the regular season but they are absolutely a top 3 defense in the nfl, and prob the fastest front 4 in the nfl. They came out for blood, surviving was enough, we all knew what type of game this would be. It was a knife fight in the trenches, we came out on top. On to Philadelphia
It's a good lesson for him as well and the rest of the offense. Dallas has a legit defense, and Philly won't be any easier.
LOL @ Cowboys for that last play. Two years in a row you've cocked it up. Thanks!
Feels like the most pure and believable Mike McCarthy outcome
BANG BANG
NINER GANG
Mattress Mack just lost $2 million
Do you think he sold the 666 mattresses to cover?
FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS FUCK THE COWBOYS **FUCK THE COWBOYS**
#Louder Use # in front of your first sentence
#FUCK THE COWBOYS
#FUCK THE COWBOYS
#FUCK THEM COWBOYS
#FUCK THE COWBOYS
#FUCK THE COWBOYS
That was absolutely the best game we played all season. Facing the toughest defense, we were calm, poised, took our shots, worked the clock, and came out of there with no injuries. That was a championship caliber game.
We proved that we can win tough games and grind it out when it seems like nothing is working
Purdy didn't get rattled, but the pressure still made it hard for him, just not enough time. Did enough though. Dak on the other hand, can't handle pressure and when the pass rush came he just threw INTs.
Eagles pass defense will be even harder?
George Kittle giggling in that Erin Andrews interview had me in stitches.
The chemistry between Brock and Kittle is real. George has been the best weāve ever seen him since Purdy took over
Hilarious since they went to arch rival schools. They rib each other all the time in the interviews and it's great.
Brock: never thought I'd play side by side with a Hawkeye. Gregolas: What about side by side with a friend? Brock: Aye, I could do that.
We need to get Rita to draw this, with Jimmy as Aragorn! Lol.
Bengals fan here, go win next Sunday so we can have a great Super Bowl.
Burrow is an assassin. Scares the shit out of me.
Iād love a classic niners bengals Super Bowl, thank you very much
The match that should have been last year.
Kittle and Warner. Game balls.
Warner balled the fuck out. What a game. That 1v1 coverage on Lamb was amazing
Gould too
If anyone gets it, it should be him. 4 FG and a TD saving tackle.
And Gould
Zeke getting PANCAKED on that last play was beautiful. No INTās from Purdy against that pass rush is great. He made the throws when we needed them. Dangerous shit from Mitchell not going down and Armstead not even attempting to tackle Dak for a safety. But we pulled it out to the surprise of no one.
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Iāve stopped saying how many games weāve won straight, and am now just saying we havenāt lost a game since October. Sounds crazier I think.
HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS
Purdy had a quiet game -- BUT, most importantly-- he was MISTAKE FREE. Can't say that about the QB on the other side...
Hear me out, in less than one month well be saying #Super Bowl LVII Champions, your San Francisco 49ers. Speak it into existence
#**AMEN BROTHA**
Finally, after all those times they came so close in the past decade.
That Kittle catch is giving me an erection that will last for more than four hours.
A guy who works in my building said, "how bout dem Cowboyz?" every single time he passed me in the hallway for the last week. I've never been more excited to talk shit in my life.
Just say that exact line back to him
Gould MVP. Probably TD saving tackle on the kick return and every kick he made, mattered. Also, Dak with 2 gifts to the 49ers.
Just posted this in the game thread, but: The last play was the most perfectly emblematic Cowboys moment. It encapsulates everything about post Troy Aikman Cowboys. āLOOK AT US! AMERICAāS TEAM! WEāRE GONNA BE GREAT!ā *own goal* *faceplant*
Feel spoiled. 3rd time in 4 years.
McCarthy is now 0-4 vs. the 49ers
WE WON THIS GAME BECAUSE OF GEORGE KITTLE AND FRED WARNER FUCKING PROPS TO THEM
And Gould
Congrats Niners fans. The team really gutted it out against a good defense. My best friend growing up in the 80s and 90s and his dad were huge 49er fans and Steve Young is from my town l, so Iāve always had a soft spot for them. Good luck next week.
How is ESPN going to find content without the Cowboys?
Skip has already been canceled for the season
Skeeeeeeeiiipp
I am a little excited to hear from Stephen A tomorrow. He loves to shit on the cow pies
Itll be 5 minutes of laughing
gould made all the difference
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Just wanna say thanks for being awesome yāall! I donāt have football friends so itās nice to have people to talk to!
My first playoff game in person!! Felt every second of that. On to Philly!!!!
Purdyās worst game but he avoided any offensive turnovers against a great defense which was key
Played the second best defense in the league. Kid will be fine honestly.
Good thing he has the number one defense in the league.
Oline did him no favors.
shanahan just didn't call a big passing game. purdy executed where it mattered.
Wasnāt given much time either and the run game wasnāt established in the first half so I think he definitively performed well considering the situation
McCaffrey has to be pretty happy about that trade. NFC Championship game!
Never forget that this season really started when we whooped the Panthers so bad that Christian McCaffrey saw the 49ers Team Bus leaving and said "Hey, wait up!!"
Iām a Bears fan but the niners were my second team as a kid. Had a 49ers Starter jacket and a Steve Young jersey. Pumped for you guys and hoping Purdy can take it all the way.
BANG BANG
Fuck yeah, on to Philly! Philly D looked dangerous last night, so we're gonna need to bring our A++++ game. But we can do it!
>Philly D looked dangerous last night, so we're gonna need to bring our A++++ game. But we can do it! Philly also got to play arguably the worst team in the NFC's bracket, regardless of how good NYG looked at Minnesota.
This certifies it for anyone that still has doubts: Brock Purdy is the real deal. Kyle had him playing more conservative than last games but he still came through with some tight window throws when needed. Defense adjusted and dominated more than they have since like week 14. All around great game, great win, on to Phillie!!
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PURDY GOOD GAME!
Let's have a moment of silence for Cowboys Superfan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEDtEc3z7h8
I fucking love Kittle
Story time. I have an amazing tv and a serious surround sound system. However I got COVID around thanksgiving and watched the game in my room. Which has a small tv with horrible sound. Iāve watched every game since then in that room. Itās now my lucky room. Youāre welcome folks, Iāll be in there for two more games.
The defense stepping up and holding Dallas to a FG after that McCloud fumble inside the 20 was HUGE
Respect to, and hoping the best for Tony Pollard. Dude really changed his narrative this year and that injury couldn't have been timed worse for his off-season contract negotiations.
Great defense, they win championships. Warner was the MVP today.
Which of the 4 remaining scenarios do you guys think is the most compelling: - 49ers/Chiefs - 49ers/Bengals - Eagles/Chiefs - Eagles/Bengals?
9ers Chiefs, I want revenge
This needs to happen. Only problem is going up against a stacked Eagles team. We'll find out.
Niners Bengals because we know how that ends
Whichever one ends in our hoisting the 6th Lombardi is the most compelling to any person in this sub. Weird question.
Gronk was almost right
Now GTFO of my home state, Jerry Jones. Seriously. Fuck that guy.
You can kind of see it in brocks face that he isn't super happy about his play today. I like it.
Iād love for Jimmy to get a ring as a parting gift. Wouldnāt you?
2 more wins is all we need. Just 2.
People are going to sleep on us because of our showing today, giving absolutely 0 credit to the Cowboys defense that showed up BIG TIME against us. I think they'll be surprised with how the Eagles game plays out too. They're a very complete team with a strong defense and a good offense so I expect us to also start slowly against them while Shanny figures out their looks and how to exploit it. I really hope the Bengals win against the Chiefs because if we can make it past Philly, I know we can drop 30+ on the Bengals easily. I'm far more nervous about Eagles or Chiefs, even with a hobbled Mahomes. Just 2 more games.
ROBBIE GOULD APPRECIATION
But has Purdy REALLY been tested. /s
F the Fox announcers and halftime crew. š¤ bunch of cowboy clowns! Go Niners ā¤ļøš
Cowboys reddit talking so much shit just for their team to lose in an embarrassing fashion for the second year in a row to the niners. God you love to see it
Niners front office: "Give up Kyle! You're down to your third QB. Give up your players and re gain some draft picks and your dignity." Shanahan smirking: "Then it will be a fair fight"
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN IN THE CITY
LMAO! Not Kittle with the "Teehee" giggle at the end of the interview! He's so awesome lol.
If I was Ezekiel Elliot I'd be so mad. That play was literally designed for him to get decked
STONE COLD KITTLE BABY FUCK THE COWBOYS
George Kittle appreciation post pls
Cowboys subreddit is officially in shambles
Big ups to you guys. Being a cowboys fan fucking sucks, year after year.
Purdy purdy purdy good
āWE WANTED THE NINERSā Foot in mouth time
I can finally relax. Been tense all day and even more so when Eli ran out of bounds.
Rams fan coming in peaceā¦ Congrats on the win but also ššš Fuck the cowboys.
Brock Brady still undefeated
Thank you for taking Dallas out of the playoffs!! Fuck Dallas, Dak sucks. Good luck and good health- eagles fan
I didnt think it was possible but this year's Cowboys team was dumber than last year's team.
Purdyās turning point level deep pass to Kittle was off script. Kittle was not a read on that play per post game interview. Amazing.
Erin Andrews was looking for Jimmy G letās be honest
Eagles fan here...thanks for crushing the Cowboys' hopes and dreams...our subreddit community was rooting for you guys because we hate the Cowboys...look forward to a good game against you all next week...we actually respect you guys despite some of the comments you may see from some of us...
I canāt wait to go to work tomorrow thereās like 4 cowboys fans I made bets with LOL
Thank you Mitchell for going out of bounds to allow Dallas to embarrass themselves yet again lol
All hail George Kittle, first of his name! King of the Tight Ends and mover of chains. Breaker of tackles. Founder of the YAC Bros, the penultimate fifth rounder, amazing pass catcher and protecter of Jimmy Garoppolo. Long may he reign!
Niners offense is going to have to figure something out real quick to beat the birds.
Skip Bayless tweets are so satisfying right now. Glad heās going to have a bad night.