Get ready for Week 8 of the NFL season! After an explosive slate of games in Week 7, fans are excited about what drama will unfold this week as teams will look to crank up the intensity with the playoffs right around the corner! Every win and loss becomes more important from this point forward. One of the key matchups in Week 8 will be the Dallas Cowboys taking on the San Francisco 49ers in what should be a highly entertaining matchup between two bitter rivals.

Simply put, the Dallas Cowboys have underperformed this season. After locking in CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott to long-term extensions, many people expected the Cowboys to be top contenders for the Super Bowl. But with a record of 3-3, they sit in third place in the NFC East. It may be early in the season, but the result of this game could play a major part in whether they make the playoffs. Having a losing record at this point of the season could be a deep hole to climb out of.

The 49ers have been unable to escape their injury woes this season. Christian McCaffrey still hasn’t played, Deebo Samuel has missed time, and they recently lost their star receiver Brandon Aiyuk is out for the season. But with their starting quarterback Brock Purdy under center, the 49ers have found a way to gut out wins and stay afloat in the NFC West. But this primetime game against the Cowboys could be their last gasp. Already sitting at 3-4 on the season, another loss would make it even more difficult to come out on top in their division.

So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.