49ers hold 17-16 halftime edge over Cowboys
Christian McCaffrey's 74-yard touchdown reception put San Francisco ahead, while George Pickens scored twice for Dallas.
San Francisco took a 17-16 advantage into halftime against Dallas at AT&T Stadium, with a missed extra point by Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey separating the teams.
Brock Purdy moved right to extend a play before finding Christian McCaffrey for a 74-yard touchdown. Eddy Pineiro added the extra point, putting the 49ers ahead with 2:26 left before halftime. San Francisco also scored through an 11-yard touchdown reception by Deebo Samuel and a 28-yard Pineiro field goal.
George Pickens caught touchdown passes covering 35 and 39 yards after missing one game with a hamstring injury. He finished the half with six receptions totaling 97 yards. Ryan Flournoy accounted for Dallas' only other completed pass.
Purdy completed 12-of-17 passes, producing 217 yards and two touchdowns, as the 49ers gained 244 yards to the Cowboys' 165. McCaffrey contributed 81 receiving yards on two catches, including his touchdown, plus 21 rushing yards on eight carries.
Dak Prescott's first-half passing figures were 7-for-17, with 104 yards and two touchdowns. Aubrey also made a 52-yard field goal during Dallas' opening possession.
