The 49ers made conservative choices on two different drives, settling for field goals instead of trying for touchdowns.
Nate Davis was the only quarterback to move the 49ers offense, including the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute to play.
The 49ers defense failed to record a sack for the second time in three preseason games.
Said 49ers coach Mike Singletary, “Coming into this game, the most important thing was to try and be consistent. I don’t think we really did the things we wanted to do in the first half. But the most important thing is I’m proud that our guys kept fighting.”
49ers S Michael Lewis suffered his second concussion in 11 days.
Penalties and an interception from Cowboys QB Tony Romo kept the Cowboys from turning their strong first half into more than 10 points.
Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree continued his bid for a roster spot with two catches in a first half spent as the team’s third receiver.
Orlando Scandrick started at cornerback for the Cowboys, but he wasn’t seriously tested by the weak 49ers offense.
Cowboys rookie S Michael Hamlin broke his wrist covering a kickoff and is expected to miss about six weeks.
CB Terrence Newman broke a 43-yard punt return, raising the question of whether the Cowboys should risk injury for his dynamism in that role.
