Cowboys can't find a way to beat tough 49ers in NFC playoff, lose 19-12
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored on a go-ahead 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Cowboys eliminated
The Cowboys can't find a way to beat the 49ers, lose 12-19, ending their playoff dreams.
Just feels like such a missed opportunity. So many mistakes. Very disappointing way to end the season!
— Andy Adler (@Andy_Adler) January 23, 2023
Defense could apparently only go so hard for so long.
That being said, gonna be positive here and say I’m optimistic for an even better season next year 💫 #DallasCowboys
49ers field goal brings score to 19-12
Dallas holds but San Fran gets a FG to go up 19-12
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
Dallas has 3:04 and all three timeouts to engineer a touchdown drive #Cowboys #DALvsSF
Maher hits 43-yard FG, bringing score to 16-12
Money Maher is back.
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
43-yard FG cuts the 49ers lead to 16-12 #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
49ers score their first TD, taking the lead
First touchdown of the game for San Francisco comes on the first play of the 4th quarter. XP is good (important)
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
49ers lead the Cowboys 16-9 #Cowboys #DALvsSF
Cowboys and 49ers tied 9-9 entering 4th quarter
All comes down this
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
The Cowboys and 49ers enter the 4th quarter tied at 9-9
San Fran knocking on the door #Cowboys #DALvsSF
Rollercoaster of emotions at Cowboys watch party
#CowboysNation is on a rollercoaster of emotions watching the game. Hear from the #Cowboysvs49ers watch party with @OliviaLeachNews tonight on @CBSDFW. pic.twitter.com/LUnOyVbqmJ
— Robert McMurrey (@robertmcmurrey) January 23, 2023
Maher snaps missing streak with 25-yard field goal
Brett Maher. Right down the middle.
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
The 25-yard FG ties it up at 9-9#Cowboys #DALvsSF
Cowboys recover the fumble on a punt return
Kelvin Joseph!!
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
He jars the ball loose from the punt returner and the Cowboys recover #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
Down 3 at halftime, but it could be worse
Dak threw two interceptions. Tony Pollard got injured. Brett Maher had a kick blocked.
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
All things considered, it could be a lot worse than a 3-point deficit for Dallas #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
49ers lead going into halftime
Robbie Gould hits another field goal, bringing the score to 3-6 going into the half.
Tony Pollard carted off field
Tony Pollard being carted off the field after getting his ankle rolled up on
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
An enormous blow for Dallas #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
Dak throws second pick of the night
Bad, bad throw by Dak Prescott there and it’s picked off by Fred Warner
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
Absolutely tried to force that one to CeeDee Lamb #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
49ers score another field goal
San Francisco hits another field goal, tying the score at 6-6.
Texas leaders react to Maher's missed kick
Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had a few words to say about Brett Maher's missed kick.
I swear, I can kick as good as the Dallas Cowboys kicker.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 23, 2023
Attention @dallascowboys: This is your MAYOR speaking. NO MORE KICKING! #CowboyNation
— Mayor Eric Johnson (@Johnson4Dallas) January 23, 2023
Touchdown Cowboys!
Dak throws a touchdown pass to Dalton Schultz, bringing the score to 6-3 after Maher's extra point is blocked.
Touchdown Cowboys.
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
Dak to Dalton Schultz for the easy TD
49ers first to put points on board
The Cowboys held the 49ers to a field goal after Dak Prescott threw an interception.
The Cowboys defense holds the 49ers to a 26-yard FG
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
The Dallas D-Line is getting plenty of pressure on Brock Purdy and has had the rookie on the run a lot #DallasCowboys #DALvsSF
Dak throws first pick of the game
First mistake of the day belongs to Dak Prescott
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) January 23, 2023
He’s picked on the Cowboys second drive after being turnover-free last week
San Francisco in business #DallasCowboys
There’s no room for these kind of mistakes- especially against the Niners are just waiting for these errors. Dak knows this. #Dallascowboys
— Andy Adler (@Andy_Adler) January 23, 2023
The picks are in!
CBS DFW's Bill Jones and Andy Adler's picks are in!
#GasPumpPick⛽️
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) January 22, 2023
Cowboys 29 Niners 20 #DALvsSF pic.twitter.com/vximC8AavH
Already drama in SF.
— Andy Adler (@Andy_Adler) January 22, 2023
Cowboys 23-18 and Maher does his job. Who you got?#DallasCowboys
Cowboys fans gather at AT&T Stadium ahead of kickoff
.@dallascowboys fans are excited and gathering together to watch the team play the @49ers. Hear what the crowd told @OliviaLeachNews after #CINvsBUF on @CBSDFW. pic.twitter.com/rlDpqCspD0
— Robert McMurrey (@robertmcmurrey) January 22, 2023