Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 16, 2011 TIME: 04:05 P.M. ESTVENUE: Candlestick Park Another late-game blunder from Tony Romo cost the Dallas Cowboys a season-opening victory. The San Francisco 49ers, in contrast, had reason to celebrate after beginning the Jim Harbaugh era in impressive fashion. Romo and the Cowboys hope to bounce back from a disappointing defeat while the 49ers look for their momentum to carry over Sunday at Candlestick Park. Since taking over as Dallas' starting quarterback in 2006, Romo has earned a reputation for failing to succeed in crucial situations. While his career passer rating of 95.6 ranks fourth in league history, he has an 80.8 mark while going 1-3 in the postseason. The result of last Sunday night's meeting against the New York Jets had far less significance than a playoff game, but it served as another painful reminder of Romo's inability to come up big with the game on the line. After fumbling three yards from the end zone, Romo threw an interception late in the fourth quarter that led to the Jets' go-ahead field goal in Sunday night's 27-24 defeat - the Cowboys' first loss in 248 games when leading by at least 14 points in the final period. Despite the turnovers, Romo's teammates were quick to defend him. "That's not the rap in this locker room," linebacker Keith Brooking said of Romo, who finished with 342 passing yards and two touchdowns. "Who cares what everybody else thinks? ... That wasn't Tony Romo's loss. ... That's not the way this team looks at it. "I'll take that guy over anybody in this league. Y'all might think I'm crazy, but I'm telling you right now, he's going to have an all-time year... I've seen enough football to know the guy's ready for the next level." While Romo looks to regroup, the 49ers (1-0) will try to build on their 33-17 victory over defending NFC West champion Seattle last Sunday. Playing in his first game since suffering a season-ending hip injury on Nov. 29, running back Frank Gore was held to 78 total yards, but Ted Ginn Jr. returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in a 59-second span to seal the win for Harbaugh in his NFL coaching debut. "Just to win for coach Harbaugh...to be part of it is really something special," said David Akers, who made four field goals. "This is a franchise with great history and, obviously, the last some years have been a little on the down side. "We are trying our best to change that. It takes time, but (Sunday) was a good start." San Francisco, which hasn't posted a winning record since going 10-6 in 2002, was pleased with its victory, but its inability to move the ball consistently was surely a concern. Alex Smith, who ran for a touchdown, completed 15 of 20 passes for just 124 yards and Braylon Edwards - making his 49ers debut - hauled in three receptions for 27 yards. Michael Crabtree, meanwhile, caught just one pass for four yards in limited action as he remains slowed by an injured left foot. Crabtree's status for Sunday remains uncertain, but Edwards and tight end Vernon Davis could be in for a big day against a banged-up Dallas secondary. Orlando Scandrick is expected to miss three-to-four weeks with an ankle injury, and Mike Jenkins missed parts of Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. It is unknown if Jenkins will be available in this one. The Cowboys (0-1), who signed journeyman cornerback Frank Walker on Tuesday, could also be without two-time Pro Bowler Terence Newman again as he continues to deal with a groin injury suffered early in training camp. Newman and receiver Dez Bryant, who played through a thigh injury in the opener, both missed practice Wednesday. While Dallas is hoping its injury-plagued secondary recovers quickly, it held the Jets to just 45 yards on the ground and could make things difficult on Gore. Gore, who has managed just 3.2 yards per rush in two career games in this series, was limited to 26 yards on 14 carries during a 35-22 loss in Dallas on Nov. 23, 2008, during which Romo threw for 341 yards and three TDs. Copyright 2011 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SportsMistress 2 Posted September 16, 2011 Rooting for the NINERS to win this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted September 17, 2011 by a landslide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted September 17, 2011 yeah, this game shouldn't even be close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 17, 2011 I still think the 49ers could pull this out. But it's unlikely. I think the Cowboys are pissed and what revenge. And why not take it out on an inferior team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 18, 2011 49ers declared WR Michael Crabtree (foot) inactive for Week 2 against Dallas. Crabtree was limited in practice throughout the week, and must not have liked what he felt in pre-game warmups. FS Dashon Goldson (knee) - the only other 49er listed on the weekly injury report - is also inactive. Rounding out the scratches are QB Scott Tolzien, OL Michael Person, OL Daniel Kilgore, NT Ian Williams and DL DeMarcus Dobbs. Dez Bryant (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's Week 2 game against San Francisco. Kevin Olgetree will see snaps in Bryant's absence, but we hope Dez owners already had a better contingency plan in place. Also inactive are QB Stephen McGee, G Bill Nagy, G David Arkin, DL Clifton Geathers, CB Terence Newman and CB Orlando Scandrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glanvilles Grits 142 Posted September 18, 2011 Smelling a 49ers upset if the Cowboys don't pull the sticks out of their asses. A missed field goal to start the game? Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rzb+ 367 Posted September 18, 2011 Still a lot of game left. And it's not like SF is blowing it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted September 18, 2011 Good game so far. Ahmad always does this shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glanvilles Grits 142 Posted September 18, 2011 by a landslide. Oh really now! hahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted September 18, 2011 Romo injured on a hit from Carlos Rogers. Jon Kitna now in at QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted September 18, 2011 TD Austin. This is still a game boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted September 18, 2011 Crazy game so far. Romo gets hurt, Kitna looks good in relief, sideline bitch says Romo is out for the game, Romo re-enters the game. It's now 24-21 49ers as long as this touchdown holds up. An interesting decision looking back is Jim Harbaugh's call to decline the offsides penalty on Dallas that would have continued a drive and instead keep Akers' field goal on the board. If Dallas wins 28-24 the critics might come callin'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeVo 176 Posted September 18, 2011 And the Cowboys pull it off in overtime 27-24. Good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) yeah, this game shouldn't even be close. lol Good game, you fucks Edited September 18, 2011 by BayAreaBomber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 19, 2011 49ers should have won this one... Dallas pulled it out in the end though. Generally I like the direction the 49ers are headed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
