49ers vs. Cowboys: Week 10 NFC showdown at AT&T Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys in a Week 10 NFL matchup at AT&T Stadium, with the 49ers entering at 7-1 and the Cowboys at 4-5. The game is scheduled for Sunday, 15 November, with a 1:25 p.m. PT kickoff, according to the 49ers' game information. The 49ers' 7-1 mark is the best record in the NFC, while Dallas is looking to climb back toward .500 and remain in contention in the NFC East.

A rivalry with recent history

It is the 49ers' first trip to Dallas since the wild-card round of the 2021 playoffs, a game remembered for a clock running out after Dak Prescott scrambled without time to spike the ball. San Francisco has won four straight against the Cowboys, including two playoff meetings. The overall series is close, with the 49ers holding a 21-19-1 edge.

San Francisco is 2-1 on the road this season. Its most recent results were a 38-17 win over Las Vegas, a 29-20 loss at Atlanta and a 23-17 win over Washington. Dallas is 1-3 at home and is coming off a 27-23 win at Indianapolis, following a 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona and a 38-21 win at Philadelphia.

Key players and matchups

Quarterback Brock Purdy has completed 163 of 236 passes for 1,980 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. Running back Christian McCaffrey has rushed for 457 yards and nine touchdowns, and tight end George Kittle has 38 catches for 483 yards and five touchdowns. The 49ers are expected to add wide receiver Keenan Allen, acquired from the Indianapolis Colts at the trade deadline. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is returning from a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable, while Mike Evans is also questionable. Brandon Aiyuk is out.

For Dallas, Prescott has completed 218 of 336 passes for 2,381 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Running back Javonte Williams has 629 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has 70 catches for 904 yards and seven touchdowns. Tight end Jake Ferguson is out with a knee injury, and wide receiver George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are questionable.

Defense is a central storyline. Dallas ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed and yards allowed per game, and Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker has said the team must avoid chasing the 49ers' heavy pre-snap motion. San Francisco's defense has not recorded a sack in its last two games, and its top two cornerbacks are dealing with injuries, according to The New York Times.

Expert picks and betting markets

Preview writers at The New York Times lean toward San Francisco. Dallas beat writer Jon Machota predicted a 27-17 49ers win, while 49ers beat writer Vic Tafur predicted 27-24. On the Kalshi prediction market, San Francisco was trading at $0.665 per share to win on the road, with Dallas at $0.345. Market prices are not forecasts from the site and reflect only trading activity at the time of the source report.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones described the game as one of the biggest Dallas has played in a long time. Lamb said a win would "prove us right" about how the team sees itself, adding that the Cowboys have not yet played their best game this season.

What we know so far

The game is the Sunday afternoon NFC matchup in Week 10, with the 49ers seeking a fifth straight win over Dallas and the Cowboys looking to keep their NFC East hopes alive. Injury status for several receivers and defensive backs will be closely watched before kickoff. Final lineups and the result will determine how each team's season shapes up in the second half.

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