Niners Nation on Dak Prescott

Prescott avoids sacks but faces elite 49ers pass rush on likely passing downs.

Prescott faces the 49ers' elite defense, which leads the league in sack percentage on offense (3%) and is first in EPA per rush. The 49ers' defensive line feasts on obvious passing downs. Prescott does not take sacks (like Kirk Cousins), ranking fifth in sack avoidance at 3.8% and eighth in pressure rate allowed. However, if the Cowboys fall behind early (likely given the 49ers' offensive dominance), the run threat disappears and the Niners' defensive line can pin their ears back on passing downs. Prescott fumbled on third down last week, contributing to turnover concerns.

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