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How they scored: San Francisco 49ers beat Dallas Cowboys 42-10

The Dallas Cowboys play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Here are the scoring updates:

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Darren Yamashita / USA TODAY Sports




FIRST QUARTER

SF: Brock Purdy’s 19-yard pass to George Kittle caps an opening-game 7-play, 75-yard drive as the 49ers grab a 7-0 lead with 11:10 left in the quarter. The 49ers have scored on their first possession of each of their games this season.

SECOND QUARTER

SF: Purdy to Kittle again. This time for 38 yards and the 49ers lead 14-0 with 13:16 remaining the half.

DALLAS: Cowboys finally get a drive going (They didn’t have a first down until their fifth series). Dak Prescott connects with Kavontae Turpin on a 26-yard touchdown pass. Brandon Auburey’s extra point pulls the Cowboys within 14-7 with 7:45 left in the half.

SF: The 49ers respond quickly on their next possession as they put together as Christian McCaffrey scores on a 1-yard run. The extra point gives San Francisco a 21-7 lead with 2:36 left in the half.

THIRD QUARTER

DALLAS: Brandon Aubrey’s 50-yard field goal with 11:53 left in the third quarter cuts the 49ers lead to 21-10.

SF: George Kittle gets his third touchdown reception, this time a 10-yard pass from Brock Purdy. 49ers lead 28-10 with 7:20 remaining in the quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER

SF: Brock Purdy’s fourth touchdown pass of the game goes 1 yard to Kyle Juszczyk. Extra point extends 49ers lead to 35-10 with 14:19 left.

SF: After a Dak Prescott interception gives the 49ers the ball pack, Jordan Mason rushes 26 yards for a touchdown on San Francisco’s first play. Extra point gives 49ers a 42-10 lead with 13:59 remaining.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Jed Jacobsohn / AP

STREAMING/LIVE TV OPTIONS

The game can be watched on NBC, the NBC Sports app or Peacock. The game can also be watched with NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket though blackout restrictions apply.

This story was originally published October 1, 2023 at 5:08 PM.

Lawrence Dow
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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