Complex sentence: A second consecutive season sweep of the rival Washington Redskins and a victory over the San Francisco 49ers would be the only victories of note, as much of the focus would now turn towards Emmitt Smith and his pursuit of the all-time career rushing yardage record.
Split into simpler sentences: A second consecutive season sweep of rival Washington Redskins and a victory over the San Francisco 49ers were the only victories of note. Much of the focus turned towards Emmitt Smith and his pursuit of the all-time career rushing yardage record.