49ers Awaiting NFL Punishment Announcement After Dak Prescott Incident

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49ers Awaiting NFL Punishment Announcement After Dak Prescott Incident

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Nov 15, 2026 4:48 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys entered Week 10’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers hoping to earn a victory for multiple reasons. At 4-5, time is running out for Dallas to make a serious run at the NFL playoffs and another loss will slim their chances.

The Cowboys also want revenge at home against the 49ers, who have won four straight games against them including two in the postseason.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is having a solid year. Now in his 11th NFL season, he has continued to throw the ball well in the pocket. In his first nine appearances, the 33-year-old veteran has completed 64.9% of his passes for 2,381 yards and 16 touchdowns.

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During the first drive of the game Sunday, the Cowboys converted a field goal to take a 3-0 lead. They got some help from the 49ers defense along the way. On the second play of the drive, Prescott threw an incomplete pass to CeeDee Lamb that would have made it third and 10.

However, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa landed a hit on Prescott resulting in a flag and a 15-yard penalty for roughing the passer, giving Dallas an automatic first down. That may not be the only punishment for Odighizuwa.

The NFL will review the play and determine whether he will be fined for the late hit on Prescott. For a first-time offense, per the NFL fines and appeal schedule, it will result in a $17,911 fine. The league typically announces fines on Saturdays, six days after the game.

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For Odighizuwa the hit may have been personal. He was actually on the Cowboys but was traded to San Francisco ahead of this season for a third-round pick to clear salary.

Prescott and the Cowboys will take any help they can get though against a tough 49ers defense this Sunday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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