49ers at Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers 35, Dallas Cowboys 21 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
49ers 35 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Cowboys 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPTony Romo 311 yds passingAnthony Dixon 110 yds rushingMiles Austin 145 yds receivingKeith Brooking 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 416 · 374Passing yards 168 · 311Rushing yards 248 · 63Completions 20/35 · 24/36Yards per carry 6.4 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13h ago
The San Francisco 49ers triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 35-21 in a pivotal Week 10 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the 49ers' playoff aspirations but also puts them in a strong position within the NFC West.
Offensively, the 49ers relied heavily on Anthony Dixon, who rushed for an impressive 110 yards, consistently breaking tackles and moving the chains. Meanwhile, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw for 311 yards and connected for two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep Dallas competitive, particularly with Miles Austin's standout performance of 145 receiving yards.
Defensively, the 49ers managed to contain the Cowboys' potent offense at crucial moments, limiting their scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when the 49ers forced a turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead. Despite Jay Ratliff's sack and Keith Brooking's nine tackles for Dallas, it was the 49ers’ ability to capitalize on defensive stops that ultimately sealed their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Colin KaepernickQB | 20/35 | 57% | 168 | 1 | 0 | 79.2 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Tony RomoQB | 24/36 | 67% | 311 | 2 | 0 | 112.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Anthony DixonHB | 18 | 110 | 6.1 | 56 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Frank GoreHB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 44 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Kendall HunterHB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Braylon EdwardsWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Colin KaepernickQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Torrance NorrisFB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Tony RomoQB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Felix JonesHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jason WittenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laurent RobinsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles AustinWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dez BryantWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Vernon DavisTE | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Greg JenningsWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Braylon EdwardsWR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted GinnWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Frank GoreHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Torrance NorrisFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delanie WalkerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Miles AustinWR | 10 | 145 | 14.5 | 55 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Laurent RobinsonWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jason WittenTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Dez BryantWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Felix JonesHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Martellus BennettTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Nate ClementsCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick WillisMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan ClarkFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac SopoagaDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris CulliverCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles WoodsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad BrooksSAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parys HaralsonSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin SmithDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy PolamaluSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray McDonaldREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Navorro BowmanWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Keith BrookingMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald SensabaughFS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry ChurchSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan BallCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh PriceDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason HatcherDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando ScandrickCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor ButlerWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny McCrayFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay RatliffREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terence NewmanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus WareREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradie JamesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abram ElamSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon ColemanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| David AkersK | 2/2 | 3 | 57 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Dan BaileyK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat McBriarP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |