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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In a thrilling matchup on Sunday night, Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, securing a positive momentum as they head into their bye week. This win improved the Niners’ record to 4-4, allowing them to bounce back from a recent defeat in a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 49ers are aiming to replicate their past success after the Week 9 bye, having achieved a remarkable 16-2 record during that period in the previous two seasons, which included appearances in the NFC title game in 2022 and the Super Bowl last year. Purdy was instrumental in shifting the game’s momentum, orchestrating three consecutive touchdown drives that transformed a halftime deficit of 10-6 into a commanding 27-10 advantage. The Cowboys had hopes of a comeback when Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb for two touchdown passes, narrowing the gap to six points.
Prescott’s attempt to lead a final rally was thwarted as he was unable to complete four successive passes after regaining possession with just over three minutes left in regulation. San Francisco’s dominance began in the third quarter with a 60-yard drive that culminated in a 4-yard touchdown run from rookie Isaac Guerendo. The Niners further capitalized on a Deommodore Lenoir interception, with Purdy throwing a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end George Kittle, who recorded six receptions for 128 yards.
Purdy showed resilience by bouncing back from a challenging performance against the Chiefs, completing 18 of 26 passes for 260 yards against the Cowboys. On the flip side, the Cowboys returned from their bye week struggling to improve, continuing their decline from a previous humiliating 47-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. Prescott has faced mounting pressure as he threw two interceptions for the third consecutive game, marking the first time in 32 years a Cowboys quarterback has endured such a streak. His offense found it tough to establish a rhythm until the late stages of the fourth quarter.
The Cowboys defense appeared overwhelmed by San Francisco’s offensive efforts, with their struggles compounded by penalties and an inconsistent Purdy. The pressure is mounting on head coach Mike McCarthy, who finds himself in the final year of his contract, following another disappointing defeat. In terms of stats, Prescott completed 25 passes out of 38 attempts for 243 yards, while Lamb had a stellar performance with 13 catches for 146 yards.
Injury Updates: 49ers’ running back Jordan Mason left the game with a shoulder injury, an ailment he previously dealt with in Week 6 against Seattle. Linebacker Dee Winters departed the contest due to a concussion, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel exited in the fourth quarter with a rib issue.
Looking ahead, the Cowboys will face the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday, while the 49ers are set to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10.
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