The 49ers simply blew out the Dallas Cowboys to go to 5-0 on the season. San Francisco’s 42-10 win was paying homage to the 45-14 thumping the 1981 group placed on Dallas through the common season on its strategy to the primary Tremendous Bowl title in franchise historical past.
Listed here are my grades.
Quarterback: A
Brock Purdy saved the October magic going as he ran his profession file to 10-0 and helped the 49ers rating over 30 factors for the eight consecutive common season sport. Purdy completed 17-24 for 252 yards and a career-high 4 touchdowns.
The efficiency wasn’t good for Purdy, however he was shut, particularly after the primary quarter. He accomplished 11 of 14 passes from the beginning of the third quarter till being pulled early within the fourth quarter.
Purdy capped off the opening possession by escaping strain and transferring to his proper the place he discovered Goerge Kittle for a 19-yard landing. He related with Kittle a couple of possessions later for a 38-yard landing on a flea flicker. Within the second half the 2 made it three touchdowns when Purdy discovered Kittle on their own within the endzone. His fourth landing got here when he hit Kyle Juszczyk in the best flat from a yard out.
Working Again: B+
Dallas made stopping Christian McCaffrey a focus of their plan, and whereas they held him to simply 51 yards on 19 carries it wasn’t sufficient.
The 49ers ran the ball 41 occasions for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
McCaffrey helped hold Dallas off steadiness and added one other 27 yards receiving. With Dallas pinning its ears again to get after Purdy, he took a display cross from Purdy for a acquire of 19.
Jordan Mason had a strong day when known as upon. The second yr again had a number of good runs, capping off his efficiency with a 26-yard burst across the left aspect to shut out the scoring. His bodily operating fashion is a pleasant complement to McCaffrey.
Deebo Samuel added 30 yards on 5 carries. The wideback confirmed his potential to make performs within the run sport up the center and across the nook.
Huge Receiver: A
Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings dominated the Cowboys defensive backs. All three had catches of not less than 19 yards.
Aiyuk led San Francisco’s receivers with 4 catches on seven targets for 58 yards together with a protracted of 23 yards. He was open for a pair others, however the throw was simply off the mark. He’s been the 49ers high receiver this season.
Samuel had a protracted of 42 yards on a catch and run on a dagger route within the third quarter. He caught all three passes that got here his approach for 55 yards.
Jennings had only one catch, however it was a giant one. Dealing with third and two, Jennings broke free for a 19-yard seize to maneuver the sticks. The 49ers would rating their fifth landing of the sport a couple of performs later.
Tight Finish: A
George Kittle got here into Sunday night time with out a landing this season.
He broke out in opposition to the Cowboys, main the 49ers in receiving yards with 69 and scoring touchdowns on every of his three receptions.
San Francisco used two tight ends on three of its seven performs to open the second half, however it was a decoy. With Dallas anticipating run, Kyle Shanahan known as a pair of passes to realize 33 yards together with a ten yard landing to Kittle.
Offensive Line: A+
All of the speak this week was across the problem the Cowboys cross rush introduced.
It’s laborious to think about how the 49ers offensive line might have carried out higher. Dallas cross rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence have been held with out a quarterback hit.
Purdy was sacked simply as soon as, on a blitz from Dallas security Jayron Kearse.
Along with defending Purdy, the offensive line created holes within the run sport. Anytime a group can run the ball 41 occasions for 170 yards it has been a superb day up entrance.
Defensive Line: B+
Nick Bosa set the tone for the 49ers defensive position on the opening play of the sport. The reigning NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr ran down the road and blasted Cowboy operating again Tony Pollard after a acquire a only one yard.
The defensive entrance constantly pressured Dak Prescott all through the sport. This paid off with three interceptions within the second half. Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead shared a sack of Prescott and Kevin Givens additionally received residence for one. Bosa, Armstead and Givens mixed for 9 hits on Prescott.
Along with his sack, Givens hustle paid off with a fumble restoration within the second quarter deep in Dallas territory.
Linebackers: A+
Fred Warner is the perfect linebacker within the league. He recorded eight tackles in opposition to Dallas to go together with an interception, a compelled fumble, sack, sort out for loss and a cross defensed.
The mix of Warner and Dre Greenlaw is dominant. The 2 linebackers fly across the area. Greenlaw completed with 5 solo tackles of his personal. He additionally recorded a sack, cross defensed and two tackles for loss.
To not be outdone, Oren Burks additionally had 5 tackles and intercepted Dak Prescott within the fourth quarter.
Defensive Backs: A
Aside from a pair performs the 49ers secondary locked down the Cowboys passing sport. Dallas receivers accounted for simply eight receptions.
Charvarius Ward had a good looking cross break up on a deep throw down the best sideline early within the sport.
Within the second half Deommodore Lenoir received his hand on the ball to interrupt up a fast slant to Michael Gallup. The deflection bounced proper to Fred Warner for an interception.
Tashaun Gipson received the 49ers turnover celebration began when he picked off a deep throw from Prescott supposed for Brandin Cooks.
The one damaging of the night time was a 26-yard landing from Prescott to KaVonte Turpin that beat the protection of Isaiah Oliver. Aside from the one play, Oliver had a strong night time with 5 tackles.
Particular Groups: A
Jake Moody hit all six further level makes an attempt and didn’t kick the ball out of bounds on a kickoff.
Mitch Wishnowsky averaged 46.8 yards per punt. Twice he pinned the Cowboys inside their very own ten with the assistance of rookie Ronnie Bell.
Ray-Ray McCloud’s 14-yard punt return within the second quarter arrange the flea-flicker landing cross from Purdy to Kittle
Coaches: A
Kyle Shanahan’s offense seemed like a machine when it marched 75 yards for a landing to open the sport. The 49ers potential to get into the endzone within the first half has been the catalyst to the 5 sport win streak to open the season.
Steve Wilks had his protection able to go. They didn’t enable Dallas to file a primary down on six of seven first half possessions. Then within the second half they took the ball away thrice and the sport was over a couple of minute into the fourth quarter.
