Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 30–24 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- Dallas Cowboys 10–9 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brock Purdy
- Top passer
- Dak Prescott
- Biggest EPA play
- (:30) 13-B.Purdy kneels to DAL 4 for -1 yards.
- Game date
- 2024-10-27
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 30–24 on 2024-10-27, overcoming Dallas Cowboys's 10–9 halftime lead. Brock Purdy posted a game-high +9.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DALDallas Cowboys
(7:19) 41-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(11:02) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(2:59) 17-B.Aubrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(1:35) 41-A.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
41-A.Carlson kicks 59 yards from SF 35 to DAL 6. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 10. 9-K.Turpin to DAL 33 for 23 yards (51-R.Beal).
(13:00) 31-I.Guerendo up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(7:16) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(:40) 13-B.Purdy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(8:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
(4:30) 41-A.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Collins].
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: SF-51-R.Beal has returned to the game.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 32
- Score
- 0-3
(7:19) 41-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 11:02TD Ezekiel ElliottPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 6-3
(11:02) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 10:58XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 2:59FG Brandon AubreyPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 11
- Score
- 10-3
(2:59) 17-B.Aubrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 26
- Score
- 10-6
(1:35) 41-A.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:30FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 35
- Score
- 10-6
41-A.Carlson kicks 59 yards from SF 35 to DAL 6. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 10. 9-K.Turpin to DAL 33 for 23 yards (51-R.Beal).
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 13:00TD Isaac GuerendoPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 10-12
(13:00) 31-I.Guerendo up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 12:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-13
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 7:16TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-19
(7:16) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 7:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-20
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:40TD Brock PurdyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 10-26
(:40) 13-B.Purdy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DAL 15
- Score
- 10-27
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 8:04TD CeeDee LambPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 16-27
(8:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 7:58XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 17-27
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 4:30FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DAL 22
- Score
- 17-30
(4:30) 41-A.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:36TD CeeDee LambPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 23-30
(3:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Collins].
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 3:32XP Brandon AubreyPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 24-30
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: SF-51-R.Beal has returned to the game.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +9.81 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 3CeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4
Jalen Tolbert · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 5
Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 6Isaac Guerendo · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.16 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7
Ricky Pearsall · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 8Ricky Pearsall · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Brock Purdy — SF · Passing
Brock Purdy posted the highest total EPA (+9.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Brock Purdy's top snap (-5.33 EPA): (:30) 13-B.Purdy kneels to DAL 4 for -1 yards.
Quarterback report card
Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.39 total EPA
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Dallas Cowboys | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.108 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.079 | +0.288 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.057 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.11 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 12 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +9.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — Ezekiel Elliott
- San Francisco 49ers — Isaac Guerendo
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Brock Purdy
- Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Dak Prescott pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — Anders Carlson
- Dallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey
- San Francisco 49ers — Anders Carlson
- San Francisco 49ers — Anders Carlson
- San Francisco 49ers — Anders Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) 41-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 10:58) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 11 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 17-B.Aubrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 26 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 41-A.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the SF 35 (Q2 1:30).
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 31-I.Guerendo up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 12:57) — 41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 7:14) — 41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 0:40) — (:40) 13-B.Purdy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 0:36) — 41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 7:58) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) 41-A.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Collins].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 3:32) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: SF-51-R.Beal has returned to the game..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle pushed ob at DAL 4 for 43 yards (7-T.Diggs).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy sacked at DAL 47 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by SF-65-A.Banks at DAL 47.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep right to 1-D.Samuel to DAL 36 for 47 yards (28-M.Hooker).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left intended for 9-K.Turpin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Brown [97-N.Bosa] at SF 8. 27-J.Brown to SF 8 for no gain (9-K.Turpin).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Lenoir at DAL 32. 2-D.Lenoir to DAL 32 for no gain (88-C.Lamb).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 13-B.Purdy kneels to DAL 4 for -1 yards.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep right to 1-D.Samuel to DAL 36 for 47 yards (28-M.Hooker).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 9-K.Turpin to SF 29 for 16 yards (2-D.Lenoir).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Lenoir at DAL 32. 2-D.Lenoir to DAL 32 for no gain (88-C.Lamb).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 7:19 · DAL 32 · Score 0-3
(7:19) 41-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 11:02 · SF 1 · Score 6-3
(11:02) (Shotgun) 15-E.Elliott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 10:58 · SF 15 · Score 7-3
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 2:59 · SF 11 · Score 10-3
(2:59) 17-B.Aubrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · DAL 26 · Score 10-6
(1:35) 41-A.Carlson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:30 · SF 35 · Score 10-6
41-A.Carlson kicks 59 yards from SF 35 to DAL 6. 9-K.Turpin MUFFS catch, and recovers at DAL 10. 9-K.Turpin to DAL 33 for 23 yards (51-R.Beal). - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 13:00 · DAL 4 · Score 10-12
(13:00) 31-I.Guerendo up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 12:57 · DAL 15 · Score 10-13
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 7:16 · DAL 2 · Score 10-19
(7:16) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 7:14 · DAL 15 · Score 10-20
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:40 · DAL 2 · Score 10-26
(:40) 13-B.Purdy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:36 · DAL 15 · Score 10-27
41-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · SF 7 · Score 16-27
(8:04) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 88-C.Lamb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:58 · SF 15 · Score 17-27
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · DAL 22 · Score 17-30
(4:30) 41-A.Carlson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · SF 20 · Score 23-30
(3:36) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 88-C.Lamb for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Collins]. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · SF 15 · Score 24-30
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. ** Injury Update: SF-51-R.Beal has returned to the game.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers on 2024-10-27?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 30-24 in Week 8, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 10, San Francisco 49ers 6; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, San Francisco 49ers 21; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 14, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Dallas Cowboys 24, San Francisco 49ers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Elliott (Q2 11:02) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — I. Guerendo (Q3 13:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q3 7:16) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Purdy (Q3 0:40) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 8:04) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 3:36) San Francisco 49ers field goal — A. Carlson (Q1 7:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 2:59, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 1:30, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — A. Carlson (Q4 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 58.1% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA. Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 52.9% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.33 EPA): (:30) 13-B.Purdy kneels to DAL 4 for -1 yards..
Was Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. San Francisco 49ers won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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