The defense played well, so if Dak has even a decent game do we win?

[jwitten82]

bucs, giants, Vikings? Those types?

Exactly those types, this playoffs proved those were weak playoff teams. And yes, we win this game if Dak played average

 

[gimmesix]

I agree, however, that 9ers defense is no joke, and after Pollard was gone, there went our secret weapon to beating San Fran. It's like our franchise is actually cursed. 27 years worth. Something always goes wrong. Think Romo bobbling the snap, how often does that happen?

It definitely does feel like a curse. We have a few dynamic players on our offense, and we lose one who is probably among our top two. Hard to overcome that. Would have been much easier if this current version of Elliott had gotten hurt and we had to let Pollard carry more of the load.

Of course, one of the responses to that should be realizing that we need more dynamic players.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Exactly those types, this playoffs proved those were weak playoff teams. And yes, we win this game if Dak played average

Something like 250 yards 2 tds and a pick? Sound about right?

 

[baltcowboy]

Let’s say one less pick and another TD?

Why are you asking this question. You believe it was a team loss.

 

[xwalker]

Let’s say one less pick and another TD?

If Zeke was 2016 Zeke then Cowboys win with the same performance by Dak...

 

[jwitten82]

The fact is our high powered offense couldn't score 20 points, that's an offensive fail and no blame should go to the defense

 

[jwitten82]

If Zeke was 2016 Zeke then Cowboys win with the same performance by Dak...

If Dak played like 2016 Dak then we win

 

[CowboyRoy]

The fact is our high powered offense couldn't score 20 points, that's an offensive fail and no blame should go to the defense

does it matter that our offense played the #1 D in football with only zeke in the 2nd half? Or does all that not matter?

 

[jwitten82]

does it matter that our offense played the #1 D in football with only zeke in the 2nd half? Or does all that not matter?

Neither teams RB were effective, this game needed the QB to step up. Purdy was playing against a top D also, matter of fact 49ers pass d was a weakness of theirs

 

[xwalker]

Let’s say one less pick and another TD?

If he had hit Lamb in stride on the deep bomb instead of Lamb having to come back to make a more difficult catch, we probably score on that play. A little bit later he also had Gallup on a deep throw and threw it behind him. So I think the answer is yes, even without taking a pick away.

If only Dak could have been facing one of those crappy teams Pappy talks about.....

The score was tied a 9-9 with 11:41 remaining in the 3rd quarter.

The INTs were in the 1st half.

The Niners 1 TD was after a Cowboys punt.
- i.e. They did not score the TD due to a short field after turnover.

Are the INTs really the reason the Cowboys lost?

 

[Blackrain]

Let’s say one less pick and another TD?

I'm going to even take Dak out of it and say if trayvon digs does his job and hits kittle he would for sure be separated from that bobbling ball.

later on in that drive if trayvon digs catches the ball that gets gifted to him right in his hands it's a different game.

I could tell it was going to be a long day for Dak when he was off Target with the screen passes.

 

[bsbellomy]

not true against the niners. 20 points is a lot.

niners defense won the game for them. Made plays and outplayed our defense.

I'll bet you 100 bucks Eagles get to 20

 

[Hardline]

How about Turpin running right into a stationary kicker?

 

[5Stars]

Let’s say one less pick and another TD?

lol. You just found the solution to the team's problem.

I give you a grade of C+....?

Cowboys!

 

[Clove]

The fact is our high powered offense couldn't score 20 points, that's an offensive fail and no blame should go to the defense

Some blame should go to the defense, not the lion's share, but some. They gave up the go ahead score, couldn't stop a long drive with penalty after penalty and catch after catch, run after run. I blame this loss on not being as good as San Fran which started in the off season.

 

[Nav22]

Super disappointing. We had our chances, but Dak wasn't good enough.

It is what it is. This wasn't a game we were "supposed" to win. SF has the better team.

When the 8th-10th best QB goes on the road vs the #1 D, and has very little run game support, you usually get exactly what we got. Once Pollard went down, we were also facing a sizable talent deficit.

Still, super disappointing. The game was there for the taking.

 

[Havic]

This is easily Dak's worst career year with the team.

 

[5Stars]

Super disappointing. We had our chances, but Dak wasn't good enough.

It is what it is. This wasn't a game we were "supposed" to win. SF has the better team.

When the 8th-10th best QB goes on the road vs the #1 D, and has very little run game support, you usually get exactly what we got. Once Pollard went down, we were also facing a sizable talent deficit.

Still, super disappointing. The game was there for the taking.

I fell so sorry for you, I really don't.

Hey, where are all the giggle, giggle, stupid stuff? Is your lip going shakey? Tell everyone how to football works, ok?

 

[Typhus]

Not to worry, Dak promises to be better.

 

[Cmac]

Don’t forget the pick bounce right out of diggs hands and chest.

.....or the egregious missed tackle on Kittles to possibly jar the ball loose.