49ers game grades from statement domination over Cowboys on Sunday night

The 49ers had their first true test against the Cowboys and passed it with flying colors, winning 42-10 in a game that was never close. Niner Noise hands out grades (hint, there's a lot of A's).
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) with running back Jordan Mason (24)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) with running back Jordan Mason (24) / Thearon W. Henderson/GettyImages
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San Francisco 49ers, Mitch Wishnowsky
San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky (18) / Michael Zagaris/GettyImages

49ers Special Teams and Coaching Grades

49ers Special Teams

Jake Moody was perfect on his extra points, Mitch Wishnowsky was similarly excellent pinning the Cowboys deep, Ray-Ray McCloud broke off a couple exceptional returns, and no kickoffs went out of bounds. A great day for 49ers special teams.

Grade: A

49ers Coaching

The 49ers had a perfect plan on how to attack the Cowboys, both on offense and on defense. They attacked the Cowboys defense on the edges, neutralizing the vaunted Cowboys pass rush. They got their weapons in space,

On defense, they pressed the Cowboys, not allowing them space to get comfortable. It was a masterclass in preparation that allowed for the 49ers players to succeed.

Grade: A+

A+. Overall Grade. . 49ers. 49ers A+

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