Since their first famous playoff showdown ended with Joe Montana connecting with Dwight Clark to get the 49ers to their first Super Bowl nearly 44 years ago, the stakes when Dallas (3-3) and San Francisco (3-4) have met have often been incredibly high.
With both teams searching for a spark as the midway point of the 2024 season approaches, it'll be a key opportunity for the two clubs trying to stay connected in the NFC playoff picture, needing a win on Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC and streaming on Peacock) to do so.
The injury bug has taken up residence in the 49ers' locker room this season, and Brandon Aiyuk is the most recent offensive star to have been impacted.