Cowboys' special advantage among 3 things to love about playing 49ers in Week 8

Things have heated up in the rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in the last few years, coinciding with the success of both organizations. And despite the failures of Mike McCarthy’s teams against Kyle Shanahan’s group, there are things to like about the Week 8 matchup.

It hasn’t been the year that either team had hoped for, the Cowboys are 3-3 and in third place in the division, while the 49ers are under .500 with a record of 3-4 and tied for last in the NFC West. Not many football people would have predicted a game between two struggling squads, but that’s the reality. Both teams are desperate for a win to get their seasons back on track, and the Cowboys do have some advantages in this game. Here are three things to love about the Cowboys in the Week 8 matchup with the 49ers.