Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_18 (date VARCHAR, week VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the date for a week before 9, and a opponent of dallas cowboys?
### Answer:
SELECT date FROM table_name_18 WHERE week < 9 AND opponent = "dallas cowboys"