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How to watch, what to watch for 49ers vs. Cowboys in Week 15

The 49ers vs. Cowboys face off in Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season. We break down how to watch the game, odds for the matchup, key injuries, and notable fantasy football start/sit considerations.

By David Fucillo, Chet Gresham, and Eric Mallard
Wide receiver Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs a route against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 03, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images

This Sunday the 5-8 San Francisco 49ers are looking to break a two-game losing streak when they head to the Lone Star State to take on the 4-9 Dallas Cowboys.

Both of these teams have struggled throughout the course of 2020. The Cowboys saw starting QB Dak Prescott go down early in the season and haven’t looked the same since. Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliot hasn’t had a memorable season at all, eclipsing 100 yards only one time this season. It probably won’t get much better this week as SF limits teams to just 105 total rushing yards per game on average.

The 49ers are trying to snap a two-game losing streak. San Francisco also saw their starter go down with an injury and are now relying on backup Nick Mullens to lead the team. He’s failed to throw for 250 or more yards more than once in their last four games, so the passing attack probably won’t be the way they get the job done this week. The Dallas defense gives up close to 200 yards per game on the ground each week, so look for a heavy dose of runs from SF.

TV Info

Date: Sunday, Dec. 20
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Channel: CBS
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Notable Statistical rankings (Football Outsiders)

49ers: #14 Overall — #21 offense, #10 defense, #20 special teams
Cowboys: #27 Overall — #23 offense, #25 defense, #10 special teams

DraftKings Sportsbook odds

49ers: -3.5, -152
Cowboys: +3.5, +125
Total: 45.5

Fantasy football start/sit advice

49ers

Raheem Mostert, RB $5,800

Mostert is just getting his footing back after missing nearly a month due to an injury earlier in the season. The Dallas defense is the perfect group to get his groove back against.

Brandon Aiyuk, WR, $6,300

He has three scores over his last four games and is clearly Mullens’ favorite target. With yet another injury to fellow wideout Deebo Samuel, Aiyuk should continue to lead the team in targets and receiving yards.

Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb, WR $4,500

With Amari Cooper lining up on the other side, Lamb will probably go under the radar for the San Fran defense, giving him an opportunity to have a huge game.

Cowboys D/ST, $2,700

Mullens makes a lot of mistakes and throws a ton of interceptions. This unit should be able to get a turnover or two on the afternoon.

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