It was a close one for the San Francisco 49ers as they narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys under the Sunday night football spotlight at Levi’s Stadium.
The 49ers flipped a 10-6 halftime deficit into a 27-10 lead by the fourth quarter, paving the way for a 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys that leveled the Niners’ record to 4-4.
George Kittle also became only the fifth player in 49ers history to reach 500 career receptions, doing so on a 27-yard grab that set up quarterback Brock Purdy’s touchdown run.
Rookie Isaac Guerendo delivered a career-best outing and could have scored a second touchdown, but wisely slid short of the goal line on a 14-yard run, setting up a victory kneel-down to cap the victory.
Next up for the 49ers is a Week 9 bye, for the third straight season. That rest and reboot led to a 9-0 finish in the 2022 regular season and a 7-2 push last year. The 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals are tied atop the NFC West with matching records; the Los Angeles Rams are 3-4.
San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle (85) celebrates with 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam after they beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-24 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scrambles for a first down against Dallas Cowboys’ Amani Oruwariye (27) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
The San Francisco 49ers play against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) sacks Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall (14) greets young fans on the field following their 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Isaac Guerendo (31) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys’ Jourdan Lewis (2) in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Dallas Cowboys’ Dallas Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin (9) can’t hold onto a deep pass against San Francisco 49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir (2) late in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Isaac Guerendo (31) runs against Dallas Cowboys’ Eric Kendricks (50) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Jordan Mason (24) lies on the field after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) can’t make a catch against Dallas Cowboys’ Jalen Tolbert (1) in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Anders Carlson (41) kicks a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Fred Warner (54) celebrates a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Trent Williams (71), San Francisco 49ers’ Aaron Banks (65) and San Francisco 49ers’ Dominick Puni (77) react to a penalty which negated a touchdown catch by San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Jordan Mason (24) runs against Dallas Cowboys’ Marist Liufau (35) in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott (15) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Ji’Ayir Brown (27) tackles Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb (88) after a catch in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle (85) runs after a catch against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle (85) is congratulated on his touchdown by San Francisco 49ers’ Dominick Puni (77) against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) is tripped up by Dallas Cowboys’ Eric Kendricks (50) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)