SANTA CLARA — This is the live blog for the 49ers Week 7 game against the Cowboys. I will update this frequently with information and analysis from the press box.
1:03 The 49ers win the toss and defer to the second half. The Cowboys will receive the opening kickoff.
1:08 DeForest Buckner knocks down passes on second down and third down, and the Cowboys go three-and-out.
1:08 Trent Taylor fumbles during the punt return, and the Cowboys recover at the 49ers 20-yard line. You have to admire the 49ers’ sheer commitment to making mistakes.
1:12 Elliott runs for 14 yards, then five yards, then a one-yard touchdown. The 49ers defense provided zero resistance. Not a good look. 7-0 Cowboys.
1:20 On third-and-9, Beathard has time in the pocket, but he floats a deep pass over Pierre Garcon’s head, and the Niners go three and out.
1:25 On third-and-7 from the Cowboys’ 42, Rashard Robinson commits a 17-yard pass interference penalty. That kind of play is one reason the Niners defense is so bad on third down.
1:28 On first-and-10 from the 25, Ezekiel Elliott runs for an easy touchdown. Eric Reid was playing linebacker on the play and he got blocked at the point of attack. Robert Saleh’s game plan isn’t working. 14-0 Cowboys.
1:37 Robbie Gould makes a 42-yard field goal, and the Niners trail 14-3. Beathard extended the drive with a 16-yard zone-read run on third-and-1 from the Cowboys 42. But on third-and-8 from the Cowboys 24, Beathard overthrew George Kittle at the goal line. That’s twice Beathard has overthrown an open receiver on third-and-long.
1:42 On third-and-9 from midfield, the 49ers blitz, and Dak Prescott throws a quick pass to running back Rod Smith, who gains only five yards. Cowboys punt. Good play call by Robert Saleh.
1:45 On the first play of the drive, Beathard completed a 48-yard pass down the middle of the field to Marquise Goodwin. But three plays later on third-and-12, Beathard holds the ball too long and takes a sack.
1:51 Dak Prescott gains 13 yards on a zone-read play on second-and-10. Once again, the 49ers cannot contain the quarterback on that play. That has been an issue all season. Where are the adjustments? The Cowboys will face first-and-10 from their 27 when the second quarter begins.
2:03 On third-and-7 from the 49ers 18, Jason Witten makes a one-handed touchdown catch. He beat Jaquiski Tartt on the play.
2:04 The Cowboys go for the two-point conversion. Prescott throws to Brice Butler, but Rashard Robinson breaks up the pass. Cowboys lead 20-3.
2:11 On third-and-5 from the 49ers 30, Beathard completes a 16-yard pass over the middle to George Kittle. Two plays later, Beathard takes an eight-yard sack. Tyrone Crawford beat Garrett Celek and Carlos Hyde on that play. The Niners punt on fourth-and-14.
2:16 The Cowboys run on first down and second down, and Prescott throws the ball away on third down. The Cowboys go three-and-out. Seems like they already are milking the clock halfway through the second quarter.
2:26 On second-and-goal from the 6, Demarcus Lawrence beats Joe Staley around the edge and knocks the ball out of Beathard’s hands as he was winding up to throw. The Cowboys recover at their 19-yard line.
2:30 The Cowboys let the clock run out on the first half. That was the worst half of the season for the 49ers. They’re not getting better — they’re getting worse. And Beathard is getting pummeled. My body aches watching him get hit over and over.
2:50 The 49ers go for it on fourth-and-4 from the Cowboys 28. Beathard throws to Kendrick Bourne, who falls down. Incomplete. Niners turn the ball over on downs.
2:53 On the first play of the drive, Prescott dumps the ball to Elliot in the flat, who runs 72 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. Eric Reid, who was playing linebacker, got blocked out of the play near the line of scrimmage. 27-3 Cowboys.
3:01 The Cowboys bat down two of Beathard’s passes at the line of scrimmage and almost intercept another pass along the sideline. The Cowboys coaches prepared their defense well for Beathard.
3:17 Prescott runs a QB draw and scores a touchdown from two yards out. Reuben Foster injured himself during the play. He seemed to re-aggrivate a right side injury he sustained earlier in the drive. The Cowboys miss the extra point, and lead 33-3.
3:23 C.J. Beathard fumbles while getting sacked by Jaylon Smith, who blitzed up the middle. No one blocked him. Cowboys ball at the 49ers 29.
3:29 On third-and-goal from the 3, Dez Bryant beats Rashard Robinson for the touchdown catch. 40-3 Cowboys. What a disgraceful performance by the home team.
3:45 On second-and-goal from the four-yard line, Beathard runs a QB draw and scores. 49ers trail 40-10.
3:45 Trent Brown is out with a concussion.
3:54 Cooper Rush throws the ball away on fourth-and-11 from the 49ers’ 15. Beathard gets one more drive with 2:57 left.
3:57 On fourth-and-1 from the 49ers 24, a Cowboys defender knocks down Beathard’s pass at the line of scrimmage. That was the fourth Beathard pass the Cowboys have batted back into his face.
4:03 Cowboys win. Stay tuned for my postgame Periscope, news story and grades.
best of luck to our niners
Only if Kap was playing
But I thought you were a 49ers fan and would root for them to win regardless? True colors or is that seb’s deciple?
I am rooting for CJB to succeed, because that would mean the Niners succeed.
LETS GO NINERS!!!!!!
Gotta double cover Dez!
Let’s go! Beat them Cowgirls!!
Titans were pre-season favorites of a lot of prognosticators. They’re really kind of ‘meh.’ They’re tied with the Browns (9-9). They may lose.
Let’s roll, Shanny!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyi07qNXz2U
Bolden not playing….KO’s all go to end zone so he rarely makes a difference
Oh boy…
Way to go Trent….
****!
Self destruction continues.
Early Christmas gift to Dallas! That was crap Taylor!!
sure=handed Taylor gives Dallas a free gift
margin of error is thin to none
The Dallas front line is going to grind up the 49ers.
run dense?
CJ time.
DL needs some beef. They get manhandled by the better OLs of the league…..
Zero run defense.
Bad teams make bad plays in key decisions and get bad calls.
I miss Grant posting the ineligible list.
My beloved 49ers continue to prove that there’s a thin line between love and hate.
Why try to advance the ball Taylor? Just fall down! ;>)
Run defense looks vulnerable.
This game could get out of control quickly if they are not careful.
Would the Colts be temped if we offered Carlos Hyde , our 2018 1st rounder and 3th rounder and a 2019 2nd rounder for Andrew Luck?
Hyde with yards after contact.
should we try Bolden at PR?
Yes
Its been my experience, if I don’t take the team too seriously the game has far better entertainment value.
3 and out …
nonexistent offense
“You have to admire the 49ers’ sheer commitment to making mistakes.”
Not sure if to laugh or cry. I think I will do both.
Too much arm strength by CJ, but he had good touch. The timing will get better going forward.
More Dallas fans than Niners in the stadium today
Running defense needs help.
I hope CJB gets more 3-step drops and quick hits.
****ing Robinson.
The refs are conspiring against the Niners. It’s Kaeps fault!
This is painful to watch. Grant make the penalties stop. MAKE THE PENALTIES STOP
robinson is just awful
Grounding?
First real offense we’ve faced. Saleh not ready for DC.
Robinson is killing us.
Robinson again. Just bench him.
Robinson continues to be garbage. Bench his azz!
Game over halfway through the first! Sweet time to go outside.
Well designed play against a slow defense.
Robert Saleh should be fired
DL getting mauled.
massacre in front of a dallas crowd
#33 has to go!!! Robinson pulls the El Stinkero every week!! There’s gotta be someone better.
years of bad management decisions and bad drafts come home to roost
Like I said this morning on periscope…keep Robinson on the FN sideline!
this team is pitiful. If robinson is the best you can put out there then you need to reevaluate your talent scouting
49ers should consider going with a two tight tend set for the entire game give CJB an opportunity to stay up right and cut down on the offensive lines propensity for penalties.
CJ born in 93. I am officially old.
He’s three years younger than my youngest child. Ugh!
Two years older than my youngest. A twelve years younger than my oldest.
wasted opportunity
Aikman is trash. He hasn’t said anything bad or wrong, just saying.
Getting rid of Bowman was a mistake.
Elliot is just getting free yards up the middle.
any sign of foster?
Palmer broke his arm? Why have I not seen 20 articles demanding the Cardinals sign Kaep yet?
Oh don’t worry I’m all over it….
Looked like a fumble
I thought so too.
cj should have started the season
He wasn’t ready.
OK.
I’ve seen two clear holds on Dallas and no call!! Happens every time we play them.
NICE!!!!
LOL. Its just comical
Does Pinion know how to directionally punt?
Yay Robinson is injured
Looks like he was nutted. He’ll probably be back.
Morbid much?
No catch. Refs will probably give it to him.
Theres no way that can be called a catch.
hoyer would never be ready..he was always a deadend
Saleh can’t defend read option like he’s doing.
we need an oc next year///and an experienced dc
Too bad we fell behind early. Hyde and Breida had some nice carries.
There’s that man! Foster!
Bidwill is a Republican and a Trump donor. No Kaep on his team.
Is Buckner injured? Haven’t seen him out there for awhile.
Just saw Buck. May have just been hurt but not injured.
Or he could remember the 4-INT implosion…
3rd down. What you got Saleh?
Does Deforest Buckner have more passes defensed then our CBs this year?
Probably.
For the moment the defense has found its footing… check that!
Dez manhandling our DBs :(
Our secondary is poo
Still not sold on Saleh… Won’t be heartbroken or surprised if he’s canned at year’s end.
Niners missing AA.
Yup
Where did the spectators get off to?
Tartt had good coverage but his right arm got locked under Whitten’s left arm. Shi* luck! Nice one handed grab though
Yeah.
FFS Mostert.
The 49ers look like rummies.
Mostert…. Another wasted roster spot.
We have some the best STs in the NFL. Mostert is one of the reasons why.
LOL. MVP.
Nobody beats us with an injured kicker lol….Time to rally
Beathard is heating up. Looking good on this drive.
ol?
Game going about as expected. Is anybody surprised?
Juanhunglo says:
October 22, 2017 at 9:30 am
It’s going to be a long day out there today. C.J. will look like a rookie with slightly more than a half of NFL football under his belt. Dallas will manhandle the overmatched offensive line and Dak will torch the depleted defensive backfield. It’s ok. Nobody picks the Niners to win this game right? Sure love to see it! Dallas makes my skin crawl. I’m taking Dallas to cover (6) and the under (48 1/2)
Dallas 31 SF 15 (5 field goals)
My buddy is at the game, says he’s surrounded by Dallas fans. Sad.
Hyde has perfected the watch out block.
so the 49ers are tanking right?
Hyde! God he can’t pass pro.
Tomlinson & Beadles. Worse and Worster….
Beathard is too nonchalant when he drops back….Needs to improve his slow footwork.
Jed has driven off much of the fan base in the last several years.
Miracles do happen…. Come on D, 3 and out!
49 ers need a long drive to chew up some time.
Poor blocking, again.
Nice D!
We need a score here!
Hyde! Nice juke
Hyde looking fast.
They need TD’s not FG’s!
Gotta hold on to that ball dude
The weakness is in the middle not outside KS.
Aikman just said Montana was the greatest quarterback to ever play! Yes sir!!
Unfortunately I’ll go with Brady now ?. I’ll still give the nod to Joe in Big Games.
Tough 1st down by Hyde. He’s running with power and speed. He has got back to the line or past it when no lanes were present. Breida put it on the ground.
Nice, right on cue Carlos.
gould time
Can we just ride Hyde the rest of the game?!
more crucial turnovers…bad teams do that
Frig!
PHUCK!
Well the Niners haven’t screwed up like that this season. Always find new ways to suck!
Double tight end formation the 49ers can’t block on passing downs.
El Guapo was running hard, should’ve rode him into the damn end zone Shanny!!
Everyone is taking turns today…. Sadly LOL at the two Niners defenders who just tackled each other while trying to tackle Dak :/
So who can the Niner’s get with the first or second choice in the Draft?
This is depressing.
Nice job honoring Mr. Clark guys….. Praying for miraculous second half adjustments.
Turnovers are killers for a young team.
staley beaten again..old dude
Damn, can you penalize the o line for unnecessary roughness against their own QB? I mean their blocking should draw criminal charges.
years of bad drafts killing us
Niners seem intent on defeating themselves. Hope Dwight’s ceremony fires them up.
Why do I feel we are still in this game and I’m sober? It must be Fools Gold…Time for some alcohol
We need to copy Dallas and draft some stud offensive lineman, especially with a young QB…Whoever that may be next year.
Prescott usually gets plenty of time to throw.
Did I see Hoyer hide his helmet?
He probably can’t decide weather to laugh or cry.
I don’t know what FA linemen are available next year but they had better bring them in. We need at least 3 new starters next year.
If Dallas scores again before the Niners do, they’re going to pin their ears back and completely overwhelm the over matched offensive line. I worry for the safety of Beathard. As for him, and it’s early, and he hasn’t played enough to make a final determination, but my initial instinct from what I have seen is that I don’t see him as anything more than a perennial backup.
Carlos Hyde can run the ball well, but our
running backs must be able to pass protect. He does not seem to be able.
Nowhere to go, but Hyde still gets 7.
Never seen Carlos run this hard.
Advice to #10: At least act like you got held. Seriously.
Two excellent drives and no points to show for it! ****!!
That is one way of getting the ball back.
LOL @ this “defense”….. Get outta here Saleh.
We are WAY worse than last year.
Nice team effort to avoid tackling Elliot.
Robinson lead the charge on that one. He wanted no part of him.
That’s absolutely pathetic. The defense quit today. I don’t care what anyone says. The defense and the coaches all need to be held accountable.
They all quit.
Grant. Will you please just rip into the team this week in your grades?
Also releasing Narvorrow Bowman was a massive mistake.
Rewind the tape, Robinson was CLEARLY held on the Elliot TD…. we never get calls. Never
All brake no gas…. Wooooooo….
I’m simply happy to see a competent QB playing behind center for the 49ers, even if the OL should be charged with criminal incompetence. At least the root of the problem isn’t coming from behind center for a change!
Baby steps.
They should put in Hoyer now and let him be the sacrificial lamb. I’m sure he’s hiding under the bench! I don’t blame him!
Is the Eric Reid experiment finally over?
reid is gone next year
The Cowboys safety is a better kicker than 75% of the Niners are at their job.
This is a poorly coached team, we need a OC and a new DC
With all the hype of the very close losses put to bed at the start of the 3rd Qtr, how bad are these 49ers?
Begining to wonder if the offensive line isn’t the #1 priority in the off-season.
I can see a mid-season tried of Hyde for draft pick(s).
Hyde is the only one that came to play today
Except when he is expected to pass protect.
Props to Beathard for not flipping the bird to his OL! This OL is Laughable!!!
reid is not a starter…bad player and a distraction
I’m sure glad we let Iupati walk.
Great eyes by the official on that no catch Int along the sidelines.
No one on this team should be considered not expendable and safe for next season
Except for Thomas, Buckner, Foster, etc.
This OL is making my head hurts!
Millennium, you are correct but do we have someone that can draft well ?
Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood is now Mr. Bryant’s Neighborhood.
Any Dumervil sightings?
Foster hurt?
Is York inept?
Teams that win Super Bowls have great offensive lines. Do the math. That should be their number one priority, followed by quarterback, and defensive backfield. Hyde is the best Forty Niner on the field today by ten miles, and probably for the season. Why would anyone want to get rid of your best player? Build around him. The Billy Bean philosophy rarely works.
Foster down … :-{
Who should be the defensive coordinator next year?
Godfather Fangio without exception, and with extreme prejudice.
My vote is for Todd Bowles
That should be Foster’s last snap.
Foster down again… He had one nice stop today but comparisons to Willis seem quite premature. Not like Saleh knows how to put his guys in positions to succeed though.
Finally a holding call.
Could the Niners just throw up the white flag? Now the injuries are getting out of hand.
D has given up.
Where’s Solo Thomas? So glad we took him as we keep getting chewed up on the ground.
Tough matchup this week for Solly. I’m giving him a pass this week.
3rd overall pick and he takes weeks off. One good, 2 bad.
We needed a corner or safety. Not him.
Poor drafting by Lynch and co. Foster is a China doll. Always hurt.
As for Shanny, his team quit today. That’s on him.
I feel like the loss of Bowman is the reason we are so soft against the run.
Naked boots, screens….. Niners D has no idea how to defend them.
Is Eli Harold on the field today?
The defense is getting crushed
I agree Razor. Fangio. This lousy fake imitation of the Seattle defense is beyond pathetic.
Stop the game. The 49ers are dead all ready. Someone tell dallas to just stop
These DBs playing 10-15 yards off the receivers is laughable.
Running clock maybe? ;>)
Untouched!
Like a laser through melted butter. MERCY RULE!
Nice goal line D… Saleh needs to be fired yesterday. He’s not much better than O’Neil.
Darn, stop scoring. I can win some serious money here if they stay under 48 1/2. LOL, as #80 would say, PHUCK!!!