This is NOT on the defense

[Romo_To_Dez]

Some are going to try to scapegoat the defense or Diggs. None of this is on them. Yes Diggs should have had that INT. But a better QB performance, even just a decent one wins this game tonight. Dak is the blame for this loss and only Dak.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Nope.

Our defense came to play.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

It would've just been nice to have an offense that showed up to play also.

The defense can't be used as the scapegoat this game.

 

[RFABR]

Tell me in December that we were going to hold SF to 19 on the road. I would laugh hysterically

 

[links18]

No,it wasn't, but Diggs' play has been concerning. Another big business decision in the big Kittle catch.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Should have been 13-13 at end. Not defense’s fault the QB and K choked.

 

[visionary]

Except Diggs
He was the only reason SF got 7 on that drive

 

[mardwin]

They allowed 13 points. Dak gave them 6 points.

 

[Redline360]

Defense should get ZERO blame. They played great and only gave up 13pts while being gassed in the 4th quarter cause the offense couldnt stay on the field for more then 2m. Offense gave them 6 freebie pts.

Only smooth brain people would think otherwise.

But but but they should have gotten a couple turnovers. Goes both ways as SF could have easily got 2 more INT aswell

 

[Nova]

We finally had a playoff worthy defense and then we were unlucky enough to lose our best offensive weapon in the biggest game to date.

Yeesh

 

[nightrain]

The defense was stout. No way the Cowboys should not be able to score 20.

 

[BoysForLife]

They certainly did. Dak wasted a great effort by the defense

 

[dagreat1_87]

yes they did. well mostly...Diggs didn't show up...but this was mostly on Dak. He is not the guy

 

[MS17]

Amen. Defense gave all, whistle to whistle. Gave the team a chance to win.

 

[TheHerd]

Defense was great. They could have made some plays to give us a chance, but there was no sign there offense would have done anything

 

[HungryLion]

Our defense was great today.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Can't blame the special teams either they forced the fumble and converted both fgs. This is on the offense 100%.

 

[Romo_To_Dez]

Except Diggs
He was the only reason SF got 7 on that drive

Wouldn't have mattered if Dak didn't turn the ball over in the redzone or if Dak lead the offense to a few TD drives while the defense was holding the niners to 9 points.

 

[John813]

Defense played well. 49ers will pound the rock. But they stood up to the challenge but the offense shrunk again

 

[SlingBoy]

Defense played good enough to win. Wasn't a fan of Diggs wiff on Kittle pass then a key INT going right through his hands but overall good enough to win. Anytime you hold a home team to under 20 in the NFL you should win. I'd like to see the win % when home team is held under 20 points.