Sunday Night Football features a matchup of two teams that are desperate for a win. The 49ers got trounced last weekend against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, and the Cowboys are coming off a 47-9 defeat at home against the Lions. Let’s look at some angles to exploit between these two teams. While you’re here, make sure to check out our guides to NFL player prop betting or anytime touchdown betting to improve your process. Now, let’s dive into our 49ers-Cowboys player prop pick and anytime touchdown bet for Sunday Night Football, which includes a player prop pick for Jordan Mason.
49ers-Cowboys Player Prop Pick for Jordan Mason
The San Francisco 49ers are looking to build any kind of momentum on the offensive front. They just lost one of their top receivers in Brandon Aiyuk and need to make a statement in this primetime matchup after their early season struggles.
The San Francisco 49ers can build offensive momentum by focusing on their ground game and controlling the clock. Facing a Dallas Cowboys defense that ranks 32nd in rush EPA, 30th in rush success rate, and allows 4.5 yards per carry, this is a prime opportunity. PFF also grades Dallas with the league’s worst run defense.
49ers running back Jordan Mason has been consistent, averaging 18.3 carries and 95.3 rushing yards per game. With Brock Purdy struggling last week and missing a top target, keeping things simple and leaning on Mason to exploit Dallas’s weaknesses should be imperative.
The 49ers are favored by -5.5 in this game, and if they meet expectations, they should be in control, running down the clock and enforcing a strong ground game.
While 79.5 rushing yards is a high number, Mason has eclipsed this mark in 4 of 7 games this season, and he’s poised to do it again.
49ers-Cowboys Player Prop Pick: Jordan Mason Over 79.5 Rush Yards (-110) at FanDuel
49ers-Cowboys Anytime Touchdown Bet for Sunday Night Football
The 49ers’ run defense has struggled in the red zone recently, allowing three rushing touchdowns over the past two games and ranking 26th in defensive rush EPA. This opens up an intriguing opportunity for Rico Dowdle as an anytime touchdown scorer. While he hasn’t yet scored on the ground, he has a receiving touchdown and has been active in the red zone alongside Ezekiel Elliott.
With a projected high-scoring game (consensus total of 48), Dowdle should have multiple opportunities to find the end zone. I like targeting this plus price with one of Dallas’ premier playmakers.
49ers-Cowboys Anytime Touchdown Bet: Rico Dowdle +165 at DraftKings
