San Francisco
49ers
4-6
30
FINAL
24
Dallas
Cowboys
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 30-24, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its final stretch. The stakes were high for both teams, with the Cowboys looking to bounce back from recent struggles while the 49ers aimed to maintain their momentum.
Brock Purdy led the 49ers' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, showcasing his efficiency under pressure. He was complemented by a strong performance from Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 104 rushing yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Dallas defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Cam Ward of the Cowboys showcased his arm talent with 288 passing yards, but it was not enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the game was marked by a few key moments, but it was Garrett Williams’ half-sack that stood out as a pivotal play, helping to disrupt the Cowboys' rhythm. Jaishawn Barham's seven total tackles demonstrated the Cowboys' effort on defense, but they couldn't contain the 49ers when it mattered most. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when San Francisco's defense held firm during a critical drive, allowing the 49ers to seal their victory and maintain their lead in the competitive NFC.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 40 | 28 | 70% | 288 | 2 | 0 | 107.0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 18 | 56% | 146 | 2 | 0 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 18 | 104 | 5.8 | 46 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 46 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Matt Quinton | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Donald | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 41 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Derron Godwin | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Matt Quinton | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Harper | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Brackens | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Galindo | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan Davis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Guerrero | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Tatum | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deshawn Grubbs | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Mackey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rob Strickland | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alejandro Enriquez | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Combs | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 |

