By Kalen Patrick
After opening up the season with a nice win against the Seahawks, the 49ers fall to the Dallas Cowboys in overtime to the score of 27-24. This I feel will be one of those games that if the 49ers end up being a game out of the playoffs, they will look to this game as their biggest regret. 49ers opened up a 14-0 lead in the 2nd quarter, and ended up giving up a TD before halftime. The 49ers then had a 24-14 lead in the 4th quarter, only to blow that lead too.
This was a real headache kind of game, where the 49ers just kept giving the Cowboys opportunities to get back in the game. Unfortunately the Cowboys are talented enough to capitalize on those chances and walked away with the W. The 49ers biggest problems were being just way too conservative. And when the 49ers make a big play (Donte Whitner's INT) they follow it 3 plays later with an Alex Smith INT of his own.
Overall I see the 49ers run game struggling mightily, Frank Gore isn't looking like Frank Gore and that is a big concern. The 49ers need to learn to control the ball for longer and avoid bad 3rd down situations. I am also very concerned with the 49ers pass defense. Reggie Smith and Whitner have been exposed in pass situations. I think getting Spencer and Goldson back at full speed will be extremely helpful.
Next week at Cincy will be huge for the 49ers. With a very tough schedule coming up (@Philly, vs Tampa Bay and @Detroit) this is close to a must win. If we can take Cincy and one of those 3 games, the 49ers would be 3-3 with some favorable division games coming up.
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