Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers: Eight Staff Game Predictions

Carl Daley, Contributor

Prediction: This game will seemingly rest on the shoulders of two rookie Cowboys as quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott will be the leaders of this offense. If Dak can open up some running lanes by finding receivers down the field, the Cowboys can get the run game going.

Zeke should see a ton of carries in this game if star wide receiver Dez Bryant is out with injury. His injury could also mean more carries for Alfred Morris and the two backs could form a formidable duo as the Cowboys look to control the clock. San Francisco should be pretty vanilla on offense as Blaine Gabbert has struggled with accuracy as well as timing.

The Cowboys defense could have a surprisingly solid day against the 49ers passing offense. At the end of the day I just don’t see Gabbert putting up as many points as Prescott. The 49ers defense is the scary part of this team, but Dak should be able to handle it.

Prescott has shown great poise on some pretty big stages. On Sunday, the Cowboys should make less mistakes than the 49ers and that will get them the victory.  

Final Score: Dallas Cowboys 31, San Francisco 49ers 10