Rookies Elliott, Prescott lead Cowboys past 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) _ Ezekiel Elliott ran for 138 yards and a touchdown

and Dak Prescott threw for two scores to help the Dallas Cowboys overcome an

early 14-point deficit to beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-17 on Sunday.



The Cowboys (3-1) fell in a 14-point hole early in the second quarter before

taking over the game behind a pair of rookies who have helped the team get off

to a fast start this season with starting quarterback Tony Romo sidelined by a

back injury.



Prescott threw for 245 yards and had a 20-yard touchdown pass to Terrance

Williams and a 4-yarder to Brice Butler to tie the game at the half.



Elliott then took over with 96 yards rushing in the second half, including a

1-yard run that gave Dallas the lead for good late in the third quarter.



Blaine Gabbert got off to a fast start to help San Francisco (1-3) take the

early lead but struggled to generate any offense after that. Gabbert finished 16

for 23 for 196 yards with one touchdown and one interception.


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