Nothing has changed in Texas as the powerhouse San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road by taking advantage of an erratic Tony Romo to get the victory over the Dallas Cowboys, 28-17 in the teams’ opening game of the 2014-2015 NFL season.
Romo, the quarterback of the Cowboys, had three interceptions and was sacked three times. The much-maligned QB finished with 281 passing yards on 23-of-37 completions and had a touchdown. Romo’s counterpart, Colin Kaepernick was 16-of-23 for 201 yards with 2 touchdowns and zero interception.
The 49ers were handicapped too playing without starters Aldon Smith and NaVorro Bownman out due to a suspension and injury, respectively. San Francisco’s other defensive players stepped up right in the first half as they contained Romo and helped the 49ers lead at 28-3 at halftime.
View the slideshow for more images from the 49ers vs. Cowboys NFL Week 1 match-up.
Sep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) is tackled on a run by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) and cornerback Perrish Cox (20) at AT&T Stadium. ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) throws a pass to wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) runs with ball for a third quarter touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at AT&T Stadium.ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA;San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) and quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrate with running back Carlos Hyde (28) after he scored a touchdown in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) runs for second quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) intercepts the ball in the end zone in front of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) at AT&T Stadium. ReutersSep 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick celebrates a first quarter touchdown with tight end Vernon Davis (85) against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Reuters
