Final2023 Week 5

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 5 2023

Dallas Cowboys

Away

10

San Francisco 49ers

HomeWon

42

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cowboys073010
49ers71471442

DAL 10SF 42 Final

  • Passing leader

    Brock Purdy

    SF · QB

    26.1PPR pts

    17/24, 252 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    George Kittle

    SF · TE

    27.7PPR pts

    3 REC, 67 YDS, 3 TD

  • Cowboys leader

    KaVontae Turpin

    DAL · WR

    9.6PPR pts

    1 REC, 26 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Fred Warner

    SF

    1 INT, 1 SACK, 8 TKL

49ers 42, Cowboys 10: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 21–7 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Dallas 21–3 after the break to win 42–10. The 49ers finished with a 421–197 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Cowboys went 4-for-11 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 37:05.

The two teams meet again in Week 10 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.3 yards/play SF 6.3 · DAL 4.0
  • +3 turnover margin SF 1 · DAL 4 turnovers
  • +224 total yards SF 421 · DAL 197

Game Highlights

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Cowboys vs 49ers
CowboysStat49ers
4.0Yards per play6.3
4Turnovers1
197Total yards421
Other team stats
49Plays67
36%Third-down conversion55%
22:55Time of possession37:05

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored six touchdowns; the Cowboys scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Cowboys vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayDALSF
1st quarter
11:10SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 19-yard TD Takes leadJake Moody XP07
2nd quarter
13:16SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 38-yard TD Extends leadJake Moody XP014
7:45DALDak Prescott → KaVontae Turpin, 26-yard TDBrandon Aubrey XP714
2:36SFChristian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Extends leadJake Moody XP721
3rd quarter
11:53DALBrandon Aubrey 50-yard FG1021
7:20SFBrock Purdy → George Kittle, 10-yard TD Extends leadJake Moody XP1028
4th quarter
14:19SFBrock Purdy → Kyle Juszczyk, 1-yard TD Extends leadJake Moody XP1035
13:59SFJordan Mason 26-yard TD run Extends leadJake Moody XP1042

Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs 49ers, Week 5 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. George KittleSFTE27.7 PTSTE1
  2. Brock PurdySFQB26.1 PTSQB7
  3. Christian McCaffreySFRB13.8 PTSRB12
  4. Jordan MasonSFRB12.9 PTSRB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Brock PurdySFQB26.1QB717/2425240———144.4Start/Sit →
Dak PrescottDALQB7.3QB2514/241531312051.6Start/Sit →
Cooper RushDALQB0.1QB322/28001-2083.3
Sam DarnoldSFQB-0.1—1/11001-1079.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
George KittleSFTE27.7TE1TE———43673Start/Sit →
Christian McCaffreySFRB13.8RB12RB1951132270Start/Sit →
Jordan MasonSFRB12.9RB17RB106911000
Deebo SamuelSFWR11.5WR27WR530033550
Brandon AiyukSFWR9.8WR36WR———74580
KaVontae TurpinDALWR9.6WR38WR———11261Start/Sit →
CeeDee LambDALWR8.9WR43WR———54490Start/Sit →
Tony PollardDALRB8.4RB28RB829054350Start/Sit →
Jake FergusonDALTE5.8TE22TE———33280Start/Sit →
Michael GallupDALWR3.5WR71WR———52150
Jauan JenningsSFWR2.9WR77WR———11190Start/Sit →
Brandin CooksDALWR2.3WR81WR1604170Start/Sit →
Tyrion Davis-PriceSFRB2.1RB51RB6210————
Deuce VaughnDALRB1.8RB54RB3701110
Rico DowdleDALRB1.5RB58RB51501000Start/Sit →
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR1.1WR103WR———1110
Ronnie BellSFWR0.0—WR———1000
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Dallas Cowboys

Snap Share

  1. Michael GallupWR40 snaps82%
  2. Tony PollardRB34 snaps69%
  3. CeeDee LambWR34 snaps69%
  4. Jake FergusonTE34 snaps69%
  5. Brandin CooksWR32 snaps65%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Michael Gallup19%, 5 targets
  2. Tony Pollard19%, 5 targets
  3. CeeDee Lamb19%, 5 targets
  4. Brandin Cooks15%, 4 targets
  5. Jake Ferguson12%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Tony Pollard42%, 8 carries
  2. Rico Dowdle26%, 5 carries
  3. Deuce Vaughn16%, 3 carries
  4. Brandin Cooks5%, 1 carries
  5. Dak Prescott5%, 1 carries
  6. Other5%, 1 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE56 snaps79%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR56 snaps79%
  3. Christian McCaffreyRB52 snaps73%
  4. Deebo SamuelWR52 snaps73%
  5. Jauan JenningsWR27 snaps38%

Target Share21 targets

  1. Brandon Aiyuk33%, 7 targets
  2. George Kittle19%, 4 targets
  3. Christian McCaffrey14%, 3 targets
  4. Deebo Samuel14%, 3 targets
  5. Ray-Ray McCloud5%, 1 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share41 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey46%, 19 carries
  2. Jordan Mason24%, 10 carries
  3. Tyrion Davis-Price15%, 6 carries
  4. Deebo Samuel12%, 5 carries
  5. Sam Darnold2%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael GallupDALWR4082%519%0
George KittleSFTE5679%419%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR5679%733%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB5273%314%19
Deebo SamuelSFWR5273%314%5
Tony PollardDALRB3469%519%8
CeeDee LambDALWR3469%519%0
Jake FergusonDALTE3469%312%0
Brandin CooksDALWR3265%415%1
Jalen TolbertDALWR2245%00%0
Luke SchoonmakerDALTE2041%14%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR2738%15%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE2231%00%0
Ross DwelleySFTE1521%00%0
Rico DowdleDALRB1020%14%5
Ronnie BellSFWR1420%15%0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR1318%15%0
Jordan MasonSFRB1318%15%10
Sean McKeonDALTE612%00%0
Deuce VaughnDALRB510%14%3
Tyrion Davis-PriceSFRB710%00%6
KaVontae TurpinDALWR24%14%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+21.0George Kittle27.7 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.0Brandin Cooks2.3 PTS vs 7.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume16.7 xFPChristian McCaffrey13.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB13.816.7−2.973%46% car—01946%312%
Tony PollardDAL · RB8.413.3−4.969%42% car—0842%519%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR9.811.7−1.979%28% tgt—000%728%
Dak PrescottDAL · QB7.310.7−3.480%24 att—2415%00%
Brock PurdySF · QB26.110.1+16.085%24 att—2400%00%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR8.98.3+0.669%19% tgt—000%519%
Michael GallupDAL · WR3.58.3−4.882%19% tgt—000%519%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR11.58.1+3.473%12% car—0512%312%
Jordan MasonSF · RB12.97.8+5.118%24% car—01024%14%
Brandin CooksDAL · WR2.37.3−5.065%15% tgt—015%415%
George KittleSF · TE27.76.7+21.079%16% tgt—000%416%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB12.66.7+5.9—16% tgt—000%416%
Jake FergusonDAL · TE5.85.0+0.869%12% tgt—000%312%
Rico DowdleDAL · RB1.54.7−3.220%26% car—0526%14%
Tyrion Davis-PriceSF · RB2.13.7−1.610%15% car—0615%00%
Deuce VaughnDAL · RB1.83.5−1.710%16% car—0316%14%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR2.91.7+1.238%4% tgt—000%14%
KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR9.61.7+7.94%4% tgt—000%14%
Luke SchoonmakerDAL · TE0.01.7−1.741%4% tgt—000%14%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR1.11.7−0.618%4% tgt—000%14%
Ronnie BellSF · WR0.01.7−1.720%4% tgt—000%14%
Cooper RushDAL · QB0.11.5−1.420%2 att—215%00%
Sam DarnoldSF · QB-0.11.0−1.115%1 att—112%00%

Team totals: Cowboys 26 targets and 19 carries; 49ers 25 targets and 41 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Dak Prescott

DAL · QB · 7.3 pts on 10.7 expected

14 of 24 passing for 153 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →

Brock Purdy Ran hot

SF · QB · 26.1 pts on 10.1 expected

17 of 24 passing for 252 yards, 4 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Tony Pollard

DAL · RB · 8.4 pts on 13.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 35 yards; 8 carries (42% of the team's) for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Tony Pollard →

CeeDee Lamb

DAL · WR · 8.9 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →

Christian McCaffrey

SF · RB · 13.8 pts on 16.7 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards; 19 carries (46% of the team's) for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Brandon Aiyuk

SF · WR · 9.8 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (28% of the team's), 4 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Jordan Mason Ran hot

SF · RB · 12.9 pts on 7.8 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 10 carries (24% of the team's) for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (10).

Brandin Cooks Unlucky

DAL · WR · 2.3 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 1 catch for 7 yards; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Brandin Cooks →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Dallas Cowboys

  • Stock up: Michael Gallup played 82% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cowboys defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toCowboys D49ers D
QBs15.114.8
RBs19.018.0
WRs27.633.4
TEs10.110.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 50%, stood at 93% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +20Purdy → Kittle, 19-yd TD50% → 70%Q1 11:10
  2. +16Purdy → Kittle, 38-yd TD73% → 89%Q2 13:16
  3. −16Prescott → Turpin, 26-yd TD90% → 74%Q2 7:45
  4. +16McCaffrey 1-yd TD run76% → 92%Q2 2:36
  5. +8Purdy → Kittle, 10-yd TD91% → 99%Q3 7:20

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cowboys vs 49ers
Dallas CowboysMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
49Plays67
61%Pass rate39%
4.7Yds / dropback9.7
3.0Yds / carry4.1
4/11Third downs6/11

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 18 more plays and gained 5.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DAL Lamb 19% · Gallup 19% · Pollard 19%
  • SF Aiyuk 28% · Kittle 16% · Juszczyk 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cowboys vs 49ers
ResultDALSF
Touchdowns16
Field goals10
Punts54
Turnovers41
Turnovers on downs11

SF turnover edge: +3

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • Dallas's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or a fumble.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:007753:50Touchdown
DALQ1 11:10310:50Punt
SFQ1 10:20381:34Punt
DALQ1 8:46311:52Punt
SFQ1 6:5411296:07Punt
DALQ1 0:47140:09Fumble
SFQ1 0:382140:42Fumble
DALQ2 14:56321:30Punt
SFQ2 13:261380:10Touchdown
DALQ2 13:1611785:31Touchdown
SFQ2 7:459755:09Touchdown
DALQ2 2:36380:45Punt
SFQ2 1:51381:01Punt
DALQ2 0:502-10:50End of half
DALQ3 15:006393:07Field goal
SFQ3 11:537754:33Touchdown
DALQ3 7:203161:19Interception
SFQ3 6:0112626:42Touchdown
DALQ4 14:19200:14Interception
SFQ4 14:051260:06Touchdown
DALQ4 13:593331:09Interception
SFQ4 12:50584:03Punt
DALQ4 8:476113:55Punt
SFQ4 4:525142:58Downs
DALQ4 1:544-101:44Downs
SFQ4 0:101-10:10End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cowboys vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Cowboys and 49ers first met in 1960 and have played 41 times since.

All-time series
21–19–149ers lead, 41 meetings since 1960
Postseason
5–4Split 5–4
Largest Cowboys win
59–141980
Largest 49ers win
42–102023

Since 2021

4–0 49ers lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, C = Cowboys win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 10 49ers at Cowboys Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cowboys vs 49ers
CowboysStat49ers
12-5Record12-5
29.9Points per game28.9
371.6Yards per game398.4
5.6Yards per play6.6
18.5Points allowed per game17.5
299.7Yards allowed per game303.9

Cowboys vs 49ers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in Dallas. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Cowboys vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Cowboys vs 49ers Week 5 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 42–10 in Week 5 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on October 8, 2023. See the 49ers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Cowboys vs 49ers?

The final score was 49ers 42, Cowboys 10. The 49ers led 21–7 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 3, 49ers 21.

What happened in the Cowboys vs 49ers game?

San Francisco led 21–7 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Dallas 21–3 after the break to win 42–10. The 49ers finished with a 421–197 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play. George Kittle led all players with 3 catches for 67 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Cowboys committed 4 turnovers, the 49ers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs 49ers?

George Kittle led the game with 27.7 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 5, on 3 catches for 67 yards and 3 touchdowns. Brock Purdy was next with 26.1 (QB7). See George Kittle's 2023 game log.

Who led Cowboys vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Brock Purdy (SF) led all passers with 17 of 24 for 252 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jordan Mason (SF) led in rushing with 10 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle (SF) led in receiving with 3 catches for 67 yards and 3 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did George Kittle score against the Cowboys?

George Kittle scored 27.7 points in PPR leagues, 26.2 in half-PPR and 24.7 in standard scoring against the Cowboys in Week 5 of the 2023 season, on 3 catches for 67 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs 49ers?

George Kittle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 27.7 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+21.0). Brandin Cooks fell furthest short, with 2.3 points on 7.3 xFP (−5.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs 49ers?

Christian McCaffrey had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 13.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the 49ers beat the Cowboys?

The 49ers beat the Cowboys 42–10 because they averaged 6.3 yards per play to 4.0, won the turnover battle 4–1, and outgained them 421–197.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs 49ers?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 4–1: the Cowboys gave the ball away 4 times and the 49ers 1 time. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time Cowboys vs 49ers record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 21–19–1 across 41 meetings since 1960, including a 4–5 record in the postseason.

When did the Cowboys and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 playoffs on January 22, 2023, when the 49ers beat the Cowboys 19–12.

Have the Cowboys and 49ers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 9 times, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Cowboys are 5–4 against the 49ers in the postseason.

What is the Cowboys vs 49ers record since 2021?

The 49ers lead 4–0 across 4 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.