Top Performers in 49ers Wild Card Victory Over the…

Kevin Givens – 76.8 Overall Grade

In 23 snaps, Givens recorded two quarterback pressures, including a half sack, as well as two run stops.

Nick Bosa – 76.4 Overall Grade

The third-year pass rusher notched two quarterback pressures (including a half sack) in 14 pass rushes before leaving with a concussion. The 49ers pass rush had Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott under pressure on 25-of-52 dropbacks (48.1 percent) despite losing Bosa in the first half. When under duress, Prescott was 6-of-17 for 71 yards and one interception for a 24.4 passer rating.

Ambry Thomas – 73.4 Overall Grade

The rookie cornerback allowed just two catches on four targets for 24 yards and also notched a pass breakup against the Cowboys high-scoring offense. The 49ers have seen Thomas continuously improve over his last six games. The rookie allowed 7-of-10 targets for 176 yards, two touchdowns and a 152.1 passer rating allowed (36.4 PFF coverage grade) over his first two starts. Since, Thomas has given up 8-of-16 targets for 111 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for an 86.2 passer rating allowed (76.5 PFF coverage grade) over his last four games – a stark improvement.

San Francisco’s kicker was a perfect 3-of-3 on field goals yesterday, including kicks of 52 and 53 yards as well as 4-of-6 touchbacks on kickoffs. Gould is a perfect 18-of-18 on field goals in his career in the postseason, including 11-of-11 of 40-plus yards and 31-of-31 on extra points.

Omenihu garnered a 72.2 pass rush grade against the Cowboys, recording a career-high six quarterback pressures on 25 pass rushes, including 1.5 sacks.