Getty Dak Prescott attempts to slide as Azeez Al-Shaair closes in during the January 16, 2022 Wild Card contest in Arlington, Texas.
Will the Dallas Cowboys party like its 1994, or will the San Francisco 49ers’ “Brock Party” keep rolling behind backup quarterback Brock Purdy on Sunday, January 22?
The game (6:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in nearly every market and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable and want to watch the game for free, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the Cowboys vs 49ers streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Cowboys vs 49ers live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Cowboys vs 49ers live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Cowboys vs 49ers live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
If You Live in Canada: DAZN
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream of every NFL game (preseason, regular season, postseason), NFL Network and NFL RedZone via DAZN, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up, viewers in Canada can watch the Cowboys vs 49ers live on the DAZN app or DAZN website.
Compatible devices for the DAZN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Cowboys vs 49ers Preview
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott produced a career game in a dominating 31-14 win over the Tampa Buccaneers on January 16 to end a nearly 30 year road playoff drought.
Now, Prescott and the Cowboys face an even bigger challenge in the San Francisco 49ers, a team that hasn’t lost since October 23. Dallas last beat the 49ers in the playoffs in 1994 on the way to winning a Super Bowl. The 49ers meanwhile look to continue an 11-game winning streak and secure a trip to Philadelphia for the NFC Championship Game.
Nothing has slowed down the 49ers since the team took off at midseason amid a 3-4 start. That’s including the quarterback situation when starter Jimmy Garoppolo went down with an injury.
Niners backup quarterback Brock Purdy emerged as one of the biggest stories of the season with his stellar play. Purdy hasn’t lost a start yet, and he just threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks in a 41-23 win during the Wild Card round on January 14.
Dallas will need to slow down Purdy and contain 49ers do-it-all running back Christian McCaffrey, who posted 746 yards rushing and 464 yards receiving for 10 touchdowns overall since he joined the team via a midseason trade.
San Francisco also has a dangerous receiver corps with Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel plus tight end George Kittle. Those three have helped Purdy thrive.
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons leads a defense that will look to throw off Purdy’s timing. Parsons has 65 tackles and 13.5 sacks this season.
Prescott, meanwhile, will look to build off of a big game against the Bucs. It marked Prescott’s second career playoff win, and his third career playoff win will require finding a way to handle the 49ers defense.
The Niners defense finished first in points allowed, 16.3, first on total yards allowed, 300.6, per game. Niners defensive end Nick Bosa anchors that unit with 51 tackles and 18.5 sacks in the regular season.
Dallas will face a challenge in running the ball despite solid performances by Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliot this season with a combined 1,883 yards this season. They helped the Cowboys post 128 yards rushing against the Bucs on January 16.
San Francisco will also need to contain Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb, who posted 107 receptions for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Tight end Dalton Schultz could also give the 49ers trouble as he comes into the game fresh off of a two touchdown performance against the Bucs.