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The 49ers faced the Cowboys again that same season in the NFC title game.

The game was very close, and in the fourth quarter Walsh called a series of running plays as the 49ers marched down the field against the Cowboys prevent defense, which had been expecting the 49ers to mainly pass.

The 49ers came from behind to win the game on Dwight Clark's memorable TD reception ( The Catch ), propelling Walsh to his first Super Bowl.

Walsh and the 49ers defeated Cincinnati in the Super Bowl, which was played in Pontiac, Michigan.

Walsh would later write that the 49ers ' two wins over the Rams showed a shift of power in their division, while the wins over the Cowboys showed a shift of power in the conference.