Prescott throws 3 TDs as Cowboys top 49ers 35-27

Arlington, TX - Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, Dallas scored touchdowns on five of its seven red-zone trips and the Cowboys defeated the San Francisco 49ers 35-27 in Week 10.

The victory extended Dallas' winning streak to three games. It came with the Cowboys holding only slight advantages in the broader offensive totals: 319 offensive yards to San Francisco's 313, 183 rushing yards to 181 and 22 first downs to 19.

The sharper separation appeared in two areas. Dallas recorded five sacks and intercepted Brock Purdy three times, while San Francisco finished with one sack and two interceptions. The Cowboys also converted five of their seven red-zone trips into touchdowns. The 49ers reached the red zone four times and scored two touchdowns, with neither team recording a field goal on those possessions.

Prescott completed 14 of 21 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions, finishing with an 86.2 passer rating. Luke Schoonmaker caught six passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns, while Malik Davis added two receptions for 25 yards and a score.

"There are things I have to clean up, especially with the two interceptions, but we were able to get touchdowns when we had opportunities down there," Prescott said. "That's the part we can build on. We had production from the running backs, the tight ends and the defense."

Dallas complemented its passing touchdowns with a deep rushing rotation. Javonte Williams handled a game-high 19 carries, gaining 88 yards and scoring a touchdown. Davis added 66 yards on eight attempts, including a 21-yard run. Together, their production accounted for most of a Cowboys rushing total that narrowly exceeded San Francisco's.

Williams was also Dallas' leading receiver with a game-high 56 receiving yards. His 44-yard reception was the longest catch of the game, giving him notable production in both phases of the offense.

"I had plenty of chances to run the ball, and I wanted to be productive with every touch," Williams said. "Malik gave us another strong option, and we were able to contribute in the passing game too. There was a lot of work spread around."

San Francisco countered with the game's most productive rushing performance. Christian McCaffrey ran for 157 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, highlighted by a game-long 67-yard rush. He also caught four passes for 40 yards and another touchdown.

Mike Evans led the 49ers' receivers with five catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco's offense finished with 181 rushing yards and converted eight of 15 third downs, outperforming a Dallas offense that went 3-for-8 on third down. Both teams converted two of three fourth-down attempts.

Those numbers were not enough to offset a difficult passing line for Purdy. He completed 16 of 35 attempts for 163 yards and two touchdowns, but his three interceptions contributed to a 42.9 passer rating. Purdy also rushed three times for 26 yards and a touchdown.

"I can't be satisfied with two touchdown passes when I also turn it over three times," Purdy said. "Christian gave us a lot of production, and we had chances offensively. I have to be more consistent with the football."

The Cowboys' own turnovers prevented their passing performance from being spotless, but their five touchdown passes and runs in the red zone stood apart in a game where the teams were separated by only six offensive yards. Dallas also finished with two more red-zone trips despite San Francisco's stronger third-down conversion rate.

For the Cowboys, the eight-point victory continued a run that began after a 4-5 start. Dallas has now won three consecutive games, while San Francisco has dropped two in a row.

Up Next

Dallas will remain home to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 11, while San Francisco returns home looking to rebound against the Minnesota Vikings.