San Francisco
49ers
1-7
28
FINAL
21
Dallas
Cowboys
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe San Francisco 49ers secured a thrilling 28-21 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in a pivotal Week 10 matchup, further solidifying their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to gain momentum as the postseason approaches, but it was the 49ers who ultimately emerged victorious in this hard-fought contest.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for a touchdown while also managing the game effectively. Jonathan Taylor contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 78 rushing yards, while the receiving corps was bolstered by key plays from various targets. For the Cowboys, Jaxson Dart had a strong performance with 299 passing yards, and Michael Pittman showcased his skills with 110 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, Dorian Williams stood out for the 49ers, making 10 total tackles and anchoring a defense that proved crucial in key moments. The turning point of the game came in the fourth quarter when San Francisco’s defense held Dallas on a critical fourth down, allowing the 49ers to maintain their slim lead and ultimately clinch the win. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, San Francisco's balanced attack and defensive resilience were key to their success in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 46 | 27 | 59% | 299 | 0 | 0 | 78.0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 28 | 22 | 79% | 220 | 1 | 0 | 111.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 78 | 6.0 | 41 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 31 | 2.8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Zay Jones | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

