NFL News NFL News, Reports and UpdatesMaiocco’s Observations: Kittle, Purdy torch Cowboys in 49ers’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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SANTA CLARA — The 49ers head into the bye week with a bit of momentum and a share of the NFC West lead.
The 49ers struggled through the first half Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys but turned it around on offense and defense to cruise to a crucial 30-24 victory at Levi’s Stadium.
The 49ers pulled away with a third-quarter surge to pick up their fourth consecutive victory against the Cowboys over three seasons — a streak that includes two postseason wins.
The victory moves the 49ers 4-4 on the 2024 NFL season, which puts them into a first-place tie with the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. The Los Angeles Rams are just a half-game back with a 3-4 record.
Here are the takeaways from the 49ers’ decisive victory that came in front of a national television audience during “Sunday Night Football” on NBC:
Purdy’s Bounce-back Game
Brock Purdy did not allow himself to remain as a quarterback in crisis for very long.
Purdy, coming off one of the worst starts of his young NFL career, bounced back in a big way on Sunday night against the Cowboys.
He completed 18 of 26 passes for 260 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions and a passer rating of 114.3.
The 49ers struggled in the first half but scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the third quarter to seize control of the game.
Purdy’s 2-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle gave the 49ers a 20-10 lead with 7:14 remaining in the third quarter.
He also did some damage with his legs, as he gained 56 yards and a touchdown on eight rushing attempts.
Purdy entered the game with some new questions from the few doubters who remain.
He threw three interceptions with no touchdowns and a lowly passer rating of 36.7 — the lowest of his NFL career — in the 49ers’ 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7.
Against the Cowboys, Purdy got back to his old ways of efficient and winning…
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Publish date : 2024-10-28 03:47:49
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