What happened: Asked how much the Cowboys' success hinges on the mental matchup with San Francisco linebacker Fred Warner, Dak Prescott called him "probably the best linebacker in the NFL right now." Both players control line-of-scrimmage adjustments for their teams.
Why it matters: The Cowboys and 49ers each put pre-snap decision-making in the hands of a veteran. For Dallas, that is Prescott in his 11th season. For San Francisco, it is Warner, a 2018 third-round pick out of BYU.
By the numbers: Prescott has completed 218 of 336 passes for 2,381 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games. Warner has 77 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 2026 through 8 games. Dallas won 27-23 at Indianapolis on Nov. 8, and San Francisco beat Las Vegas 38-17 the same day.
What to watch: Watch how Prescott and Warner adjust at the line when Dallas and San Francisco meet.