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1997 Game 130 (Week 10) Dallas at San Francisco

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49ers rout Cowboys in Rivalry Game!

The San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys have been the class of the NFL in the 1990s; however, it is evident after nine games this season that the teams are heading in opposite directions. The two teams renewed their rivalry at Candlestick Park on Sunday and the 49ers trounced the Cowboys 26-16. With the win, the 49ers have won seven games in a row and are now 7-2 on the season, while the Cowboys have lost five in a row and are now 3-6.

The 49ers dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the Niners racked up 186 yards on the ground. RB Garrison Hearst finished with 143 yards on 23 carries with a TD. Defensively, the Niners held the Cowboys to 88 yards rushing and they sacked QB Troy Aikman 7 times.

QB Steve Young had an efficient day passing. He went 15 of 26 for 183 yards and a TD with an INT. WR Terrell Owens had 5 catches for 65 yards and a score.

Niners’ DE Roy Barker had a career-day! He sacked Aikman 3 times including a sack for a safety in the 1st quarter to give the Niners a 9-0 early lead. The Niners have four defenders with at least 7 sacks. DE Kevin Greene has 9.5 sacks on the year, while Barker, Dana Stubblefield and Chris Doleman all have 7 sacks on the year. The Niners only trail the Chiefs for the most sacks as a team.

The Niners will try to keep things rolling next week as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys will try to get back on track as they host the Cardinals.

1997 Game 130 Stats

Boyd’s 1997 Replay Game 112 (Week 9) San Francisco at New Orleans

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49ers blow out Saints in NFC West Showdown

The Louisianna Superdome was electric Sunday as the New Orleans Saints had the opportunity to take control of the NFC West. Surprisingly, they came into the game with a 6-2 record and were atop the standings ahead of the San Francisco 49ers, who were 5-2. The Saints haven’t had this much excitement around their team for a few years now, but the Niners showed that they were still the kings of the division as they blew out the Saints 42-14 to take the lead back in the division and quiet the Saints’ faithful.

Steve Young and Merton Hanks stole the show. Young went 19 of 25 passing for 269 yards and 4 TDs. He is leading the league again in passing efficiency. Today he used his running backs to attack the Saints’ defense. FB William Floyd caught 7 passes for 90 yards and 2 TDs, while HB Garrison Hearst caught 3 passes for 68 yards including a 41-yard TD catch and score.

Merton Hanks picked off Saints’ QBs three times in the game and returned one for a TD late in the game. The Niners defense smothered the Saints as they held the Saints to only 237 yards total offense. The defense also had 3 sacks and 4 INTs.

Next week, the Niners will have their annual showdown with rival Dallas, while the Saints will have their bye and then travel to Oakland in two weeks.

1997 Game 112 Stats