The Dallas Cowboys claimed an early advantage in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football,” taking a 7-3 lead following Ezekiel Elliott’s 1-yard touchdown plunge. This scoring drive marks a pivotal moment as Dallas capitalizes on its first Red Zone opportunity, showcasing balanced play-calling and effective execution.
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Starting at their own 35-yard line late in the 1st quarter, quarterback Dak Prescott orchestrated a methodical 11-play drive that featured key contributions from wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and running back Dalvin Cook. Prescott’s precision on a 15-yard completion to Lamb and Elliott’s 11-yard burst moved the Cowboys deep into 49ers territory.
Tight end Jake Ferguson kept the momentum alive with a clutch 10-yard reception on 3rd-and-10, placing the Cowboys within striking distance. Tight end Luke Schoonmaker would draw a defensive pass interference penalty from the end zone placing the Cowboys at the 49ers 1-yard line.
Facing a 1st-and-goal from the 49ers’ 1-yard line after a defensive pass interference call, Elliott wasted no time, punching in the score on the next play to put Dallas on top 7-3. The drive, consuming significant time and covering 65 yards, highlighted the Cowboys’ resilience and ability to adjust offensively after an early field goal by San Francisco…