Key additions to the 49ers Deion Sanders at Cornerback Ricky Jackson at OLB/DE Ken Norton at OLB/ILB Bryant Young at DE/DT (1st round draft pick out of Norte Dame) William Floyd at FB (2nd round draft pick out of Florida state)
@@ricardolozano5356Yeah, Cowboys went on a three week tear after this game only to lose to Cleveland on a Saturday to firmly secure the home field for the 49ers. Ironically the following year the 49ers lost in the season finale by a point to the Atlanta Falcons handing the Cowboys home field throughout the playoffs. That 49ers loss ended what would of likely been another Cowboys vs 49ers NFC title game. Brett Favre was never ever winning in Dallas. Essentially ending the playoff rivalry until recently.
@@user-it4yn9vz6c he was. Mr. 'I own Jerry Rice' was served up some big-time humble pie in this one and would get some more in the NFC Championship Game (AKA The REAL Super Bowl) two months later.
This was the game that made it clear the Cowboys had lost the mental edge to deal with the 49ers. They had enough talent to handle most everyone else, but when talent is matched it comes down to attitude and desire. Without Jimmy, the Cowboys didn't have those things, and the 49ers did in both games they played that year.
This game was the REAL Super Bowl in the early 90s. They faced each other in the NFC Championship game 3 years in a row. Cowboys won 3 out of 4 SBs and the 49ers won 1.
As a Cowboy fan I actually enjoyed this game although we lost. This showed to me how close these teams were and how next level they were to the rest of the NFL. We all knew whoever won these matchups would be the champion. #ITWAS PASS INTERFERENCE 😂😂😂😂😂
The winning units of this game were: The 49er secondary The Dallas defensive line A few players outside those units had solid to great games but those units were dominant. The 49ers O-line got destroyed in pass pro. It’s lucky Steve survived this game. Dallas’s D-line was such an underrated unit. An all time great D-line. I’m a lifelong 49ers fan btw, who was a huge fan by 1987. Dallas was incredible man. What a team, even in defeat they took a pound of flesh.
It shows the brilliance of SF’s skill players on offense and “big play” secondary that year. In the O and D lines-where it used to count most-the Cowboys in 1984 were still better. But the margin of difference was less and the 49ers “skill” advantage elsewhere has broadened. All of us knew that whichever of Dallas or SF prevailed was going to win it all.
Bar None William Floyd takes over the game and gives the team and the stadium the confidence and the intimidating presence they needed. Shame what happened to him. He was a huge part of that Championship run.
Frank Calindeo. . . . You are spot on with the John Madden "word salads" and mannerisms. I can't stop laughing when I watch these videos now. Comic gold. RIP John. Madden and Pat Summerall
@ManintheBlackHat Not only did these teams have a dozen all pros and about 20 pro bowlers each, neither team had a weakness. No liability. The Cowboys' worst starter arguably was Larry Brown, Superbowl 30 MVP. The 49ers worst starter was probably Toi Cook. Who was a solid player.
Quite possibly the best game I've ever seen. It had everything. The first quarter Dallas gave up three turnovers. Then Dallas come roaring back in the second, only for Steve Young to find Jerry Rice at the end of the quarter. Dallas come on strong in the third, only for Young to tumble in for a late touchdown,then there was the debatable call between Dion and Michael......... and through it all Aikman kept getting back up, no matter how many times he was stomped into the mud. The bravest man on the field that day,and I say this as a 49er fan
That was an unbelievable game and Aikman was such a warrior that day. However, this isn't that game. This is the regular season matchup in week 11 at Candlestick; that was the NFC Championship game.
2:15:08 He'd be remembered as a star with the Broncos, this was Ed McCaffrey's biggest play as a 49er. I know he had a couple of touchdowns there but this recovery is why SF earned homefield in the playoffs that year.
I'll never forget when I saw that game live and Harper caught that pass, I was yelling, 'Them Cowboys break your heart!...Damn!'.... That showed me right there the Cowboys could beat the 49ers easily... then those stupid mistakes, I didn't believe it, Dallas should have won that game 30-21 without those mistakes: the lack of discipline showed without Jimmy.
@@ricardolozano5356 Yeah, he didn't play well in this game... they said he had an injured hand, as was Harper injured wasn't going to play -- they said he was out for the year...but I don't think the Cowboys disclosed Aikman's injury in enough time... that was an entire situation if you go back and read ... probably why they lost this game?
@@adedamolaodutayo2757 Well, that's what I'm saying about the turnovers, you spot a team 21 points through turnovers -- you saw a casual attitude from Dallas, it takes a team to be careless to fold that easy in that situation -- you don't play that careless in a game like that -- they never played that reckless prior to that at all.
@@s.tavares3257 It isn’t too far fetch Considering he held Reggie White to 0 sacks in the 1992 playoffs 1993 playoffs 1994 playoffs & the 1995 playoffs Williams was one of the better pro bowl caliber left tackles in football from 1992-93 prior to the accident
They still beat Dallas. San Fran had too many weapons this year for Dallas to beat them. Their defense could match Dallas offense. Dallas was the second best team this year and even with Erik Williams, they still would of been the second best team. Nothing they did was gonna help them beat the 49ers this year.
Dunno about that. He made some great runs. And he made a few great passes - on the rare occasion when the pocket didn't collapse. The pass pro was challenged by I think the best pass rush in the league at the time. You can't really dump on Young. He kept his cool and didn't spiral down. I think he was excellent considering the respectable competition with continuous high pressure.
Stat wise, you’re correct. However, Steve played solid in both games. Steve didn’t turn the ball over. It was a safe game plan. The Bills and Steelers were turnover machines vs Dallas in Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII and Super Bowl. XXX.
You also have to understand that the Dallas Defense was VERY GOOD. Lightning fast as well, elite secondary, ferocious pass rush and cat quick linebackers. They had the number 1 defense in 1994 for a reason.
@@jackduncan5442 The 1994 Cowboys were just as good as their 1992-1993 teams. Emmitt Smith was battling that hamstring late in the year and that hampered him in the NFC championship game. San Francisco signed many key players to get them over Dallas. Yet, Dallas was the better team for most of the 1994 season NFL championship game. Had Dallas not of turned the ball over three times in the first quarter and fell asleep right before halftime, Dallas wins that game 28-10.
Steve Young is the textbook definition of a system qb. On any other team, he was and would have been trash. That system made average qbs Excell. Montana was different though, he was a winner. Really, the best ever.
@@mikelowery6227 Montana would have done worse. ,, Tampa was the worst team in the NFL.. There was NO free agency or salary cap when Young was SF QB... Let that sink in... Joe never lost players in his time
well and without the Walker and Haley trades, Aikman is just another random 90s Pro Bowler. see I can say random shit too nah but 1:52:43 was a solid throw
The Battle of the Titans. There was so much talent on this field that it's almost unbelievable.
22 pro bowl players, 11 on each team. Many HOFers.
When Football was fun to watch. I miss these days. Just like the old days of the NBA
As a young Niners fan this game meant a LOT! They finally beat the Cowboys!
My guys beat the cowgirls in the 80s too do u mean with the specific players at this time?
This victory Gave sf confidence for the championship game !!
@@talkyoshtz9107 I was too young to know that at the time. That particularly team had trouble with them.
What an iconic game
This was like the 90s era's version of the catch game all over again. A changing of the guard.
Key additions to the 49ers
Deion Sanders at Cornerback
Ricky Jackson at OLB/DE
Ken Norton at OLB/ILB
Bryant Young at DE/DT (1st round draft pick out of Norte Dame)
William Floyd at FB (2nd round draft pick out of Florida state)
Gary plummer
gary plummer.
I think they also got Bart Oates and Richard Dent that year
@@scottross4374 Charles Mann and Toi Cook as well
you forgot Lee Woodall, Gary Plummer, and Bart Oates.
Arguably the best, or at least the most consequential, regular season game in the Super Bowl era.
the cowboys win they play in Dallas the title game
@@ricardolozano5356Yeah, Cowboys went on a three week tear after this game only to lose to Cleveland on a Saturday to firmly secure the home field for the 49ers. Ironically the following year the 49ers lost in the season finale by a point to the Atlanta Falcons handing the Cowboys home field throughout the playoffs. That 49ers loss ended what would of likely been another Cowboys vs 49ers NFC title game. Brett Favre was never ever winning in Dallas. Essentially ending the playoff rivalry until recently.
Agreed.
Earlier that week, Dan Dierdorf had this quote in the leadup to that showdown: "If the Cowboys win this ballgame . . . the Super Bowl is won."
It was my 14th bday will always be my favorite bday. The 49ers proved a lot on this day
Good game. I good win for the 49ers. 49ers went on to win the super bowl that year....Go 49ers
Merton hanks was mvp of this game
Two deep red zone INT's after long drives by Dallas, right at the goal line. That's a knife in the heart. Twice. Merton Hanks best game.
Crazy think this game had 5 Super Bowl MVPs in it
I guess Larry Brown was n da game cuz alls I got is Rice, Young, Aikman, Smith !!
@@user-it4yn9vz6c he was. Mr. 'I own Jerry Rice' was served up some big-time humble pie in this one and would get some more in the NFC Championship Game (AKA The REAL Super Bowl) two months later.
This was the game that made it clear the Cowboys had lost the mental edge to deal with the 49ers. They had enough talent to handle most everyone else, but when talent is matched it comes down to attitude and desire. Without Jimmy, the Cowboys didn't have those things, and the 49ers did in both games they played that year.
2:14:45 Dad McCaffrey with the onside kick recovery.
This game was the REAL Super Bowl in the early 90s. They faced each other in the NFC Championship game 3 years in a row. Cowboys won 3 out of 4 SBs and the 49ers won 1.
As a Cowboy fan I actually enjoyed this game although we lost. This showed to me how close these teams were and how next level they were to the rest of the NFL. We all knew whoever won these matchups would be the champion. #ITWAS PASS INTERFERENCE 😂😂😂😂😂
1:48:44 give me a size 94 😂. Never heard Pat laugh like that .
The winning units of this game were:
The 49er secondary
The Dallas defensive line
A few players outside those units had solid to great games but those units were dominant. The 49ers O-line got destroyed in pass pro. It’s lucky Steve survived this game. Dallas’s D-line was such an underrated unit. An all time great D-line. I’m a lifelong 49ers fan btw, who was a huge fan by 1987. Dallas was incredible man. What a team, even in defeat they took a pound of flesh.
It shows the brilliance of SF’s skill players on offense and “big play” secondary that year. In the O and D lines-where it used to count most-the Cowboys in 1984 were still better. But the margin of difference was less and the 49ers “skill” advantage elsewhere has broadened. All of us knew that whichever of Dallas or SF prevailed was going to win it all.
Great rivalry in the 90's.
Miss apex Dallas merchandise.
Turnovers were the key in this rivalry.
Bar None William Floyd takes over the game and gives the team and the stadium the confidence and the intimidating presence they needed. Shame what happened to him. He was a huge part of that Championship run.
What happened ta him??
Frank Calindeo. . . . You are spot on with the John Madden "word salads" and mannerisms. I can't stop laughing when I watch these videos now. Comic gold.
RIP John. Madden and Pat Summerall
This is basically the 1994 Pro Bowl.
22 players, 11 on each team were all-pro this year.
@ManintheBlackHat Not only did these teams have a dozen all pros and about 20 pro bowlers each, neither team had a weakness. No liability. The Cowboys' worst starter arguably was Larry Brown, Superbowl 30 MVP. The 49ers worst starter was probably Toi Cook. Who was a solid player.
5:01 not even 3 minutes in and the refs already with the shenanigans .. how do you figure that's incomplete ? that's a pick obviously smh
NFC East almost always had to cheat in these grudge games against the Forty Niners.
Made absolutely no sense. The ball CLEARLY never touched the ground. How could it possibly be incomplete??
Quite possibly the best game I've ever seen. It had everything. The first quarter Dallas gave up three turnovers. Then Dallas come roaring back in the second, only for Steve Young to find Jerry Rice at the end of the quarter. Dallas come on strong in the third, only for Young to tumble in for a late touchdown,then there was the debatable call between Dion and Michael......... and through it all Aikman kept getting back up, no matter how many times he was stomped into the mud. The bravest man on the field that day,and I say this as a 49er fan
That was an unbelievable game and Aikman was such a warrior that day. However, this isn't that game. This is the regular season matchup in week 11 at Candlestick; that was the NFC Championship game.
When referees hardly called penalties. Just the raiders always committed fouls.
Wrong game. This is the regular season game that year. Not the Championship game.
Way to let everyone know that you don't have a clue
@@andycruz7403 What about the other officials on the field?
2:15:08 He'd be remembered as a star with the Broncos, this was Ed McCaffrey's biggest play as a 49er. I know he had a couple of touchdowns there but this recovery is why SF earned homefield in the playoffs that year.
One a da best games ever!! From an Oakland Raiders fan but not till 95
Awesome video.
4:38 Insane what fans had to deal with before instant replay.
44:58 Deion Sanders 'aint afraid of contact.
If it wasn't fa Prime dey woulda lost diss season
CANT TELL ME AIKMAN DIDNT HAVE A STRONG AND ACCURATE ARM
This is when ww turned the tables against those damn cowboys. Merton hanks a beast
Tha old school Candlestick Hunters POINT SF
I have nightmares about alvin harper. After that 90 yarder prime had to be on harper and we just.doubled playmaker
What an iconic game
I thought dis was da championship game??
John madden and pat summerall. Who is better 🤔
In the 1990s
49ers 5 wins
Cowboys 4 wins
From 92-94 3-3 and then 96-97 49ers 1 (97) Cowboys 1 (96)…..
Must see t.v
I'll never forget when I saw that game live and Harper caught that pass, I was yelling, 'Them Cowboys break your heart!...Damn!'.... That showed me right there the Cowboys could beat the 49ers easily... then those stupid mistakes, I didn't believe it, Dallas should have won that game 30-21 without those mistakes: the lack of discipline showed without Jimmy.
Aikmans interceptions
@@ricardolozano5356 Yeah, he didn't play well in this game... they said he had an injured hand, as was Harper injured wasn't going to play -- they said he was out for the year...but I don't think the Cowboys disclosed Aikman's injury in enough time... that was an entire situation if you go back and read ... probably why they lost this game?
@@plainsimple244 if he was injured they should have tried to use Jason Garrett
Lol, 49ers force those turnover
@@adedamolaodutayo2757 Well, that's what I'm saying about the turnovers, you spot a team 21 points through turnovers -- you saw a casual attitude from Dallas, it takes a team to be careless to fold that easy in that situation -- you don't play that careless in a game like that -- they never played that reckless prior to that at all.
What a terrible call at 5:00!
Right??!! Hanks should’ve had 3 interceptions this game. Yikes!
erik williams doesn't have that car accident... it's a wrap and 3 peat.
Idk about that.
@@s.tavares3257
It isn’t too far fetch
Considering he held Reggie White to 0 sacks in the 1992 playoffs 1993 playoffs 1994 playoffs & the 1995 playoffs
Williams was one of the better pro bowl caliber left tackles in football from 1992-93 prior to the accident
They still beat Dallas. San Fran had too many weapons this year for Dallas to beat them. Their defense could match Dallas offense. Dallas was the second best team this year and even with Erik Williams, they still would of been the second best team. Nothing they did was gonna help them beat the 49ers this year.
Not so fast
@@kennylopezjeetkunedo5555 That's right.
Steve Young played terrible in this game😮😮😮
Dunno about that. He made some great runs. And he made a few great passes - on the rare occasion when the pocket didn't collapse. The pass pro was challenged by I think the best pass rush in the league at the time. You can't really dump on Young. He kept his cool and didn't spiral down. I think he was excellent considering the respectable competition with continuous high pressure.
Stat wise, you’re correct. However, Steve played solid in both games. Steve didn’t turn the ball over. It was a safe game plan. The Bills and Steelers were turnover machines vs Dallas in Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII and Super Bowl. XXX.
You also have to understand that the Dallas Defense was VERY GOOD. Lightning fast as well, elite secondary, ferocious pass rush and cat quick linebackers. They had the number 1 defense in 1994 for a reason.
@@jackduncan5442 The 1994 Cowboys were just as good as their 1992-1993 teams. Emmitt Smith was battling that hamstring late in the year and that hampered him in the NFC championship game. San Francisco signed many key players to get them over Dallas. Yet, Dallas was the better team for most of the 1994 season NFL championship game. Had Dallas not of turned the ball over three times in the first quarter and fell asleep right before halftime, Dallas wins that game 28-10.
Steve did a great job of managing the offense this game
Steve Young is the textbook definition of a system qb. On any other team, he was and would have been trash. That system made average qbs Excell. Montana was different though, he was a winner. Really, the best ever.
Montana was a systems QB. Walk arm, slight. He was a Walsh protege of West Coast offense like Ken Anderson etc. Young would have won as many SBs
@marshalmagooo3899 lol yeah yeah. Young got his ass handed to him. "On any other team". See Youngs 2 years in Tampa Bay.
@@mikelowery6227 Montana would have done worse. ,, Tampa was the worst team in the NFL.. There was NO free agency or salary cap when Young was SF QB... Let that sink in... Joe never lost players in his time
well and without the Walker and Haley trades, Aikman is just another random 90s Pro Bowler. see I can say random shit too
nah but 1:52:43 was a solid throw