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San Francisco 49ers Outmaneuver Dallas Cowboys in a Ground and Air Assault

In a week 8 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers improved their season record to 4-4 after securing a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, who now sit at a 3-4 record. The final score of 30-24 reflects the competitive nature of the game held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where both teams displayed moments of brilliance on both sides of the ball.


Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Key Performances on Offense


The San Francisco offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 469 yards. Quarterback Brock Purdy led the aerial attack with an impressive performance, completing 18 out of his 26 attempts for a total of 260 yards and one touchdown pass. His quarterback rating stood at an impressive 114.3 by game's end. George Kittle emerged as Purdy's top target, hauling in six receptions for an astounding total of 128 yards and scoring once.


On the ground, the team was equally dominant, racking up an impressive total of 223 rushing yards from their collective efforts. Isaac Guerendo led this charge with his dynamic running style that netted him a total yardage count of eighty-five from fourteen carries and one trip to the end zone.


San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha, right, celebrates with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Defensive Standouts


The defensive unit for San Francisco also had its share of standout moments during this contest. The team forced two interceptions and recovered two fumbles without turning over the ball themselves—a testament to their disciplined play and opportunistic defense. Deommodore Lenoir made significant contributions with one interception while also forcing one fumble which highlighted his impact on limiting Dallas' scoring opportunities.


Nick Bosa added to his season sack tally by taking down Dallas' quarterback once among his three tackles for loss which contributed significantly to disrupting Dallas' offensive rhythm throughout much of this tightly contested matchup.


San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) dives toward the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Looking Ahead


As they turn their attention forward, San Francisco is set to face off against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on November 10th at1:00 PM EDT. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch this upcoming game broadcasted live on FOX.


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