The San Francisco 49ers always used a lot of tricks from the Cowboys during the bye week and faced one before the first play from scrimmage. The Cowboys opened the game with tricks on the opening kickoff return. There was a penalty for the game.

Dallas picked up a first down before Fred Warner stopped the Cowboys on 3rd and 5. Whenever you get a three-and-out early in the game, your confidence skyrockets.

Ricky Pearsall caught the first pass of the game for the Niners and received an illegal procedure penalty on third down. That produced a 3rd and 6th, and Kyle Shanahan had a real blast. Deebo Samuel lined up in the backfield, waved to linebacker Eric Kendricks and ran right past him for a 47-yard gain.

However, a holding penalty on Kyle Juszczyk prevented the offense from reaching the red zone, resulting in a field goal by Anders Carlson. Carlson's 50-yard shot was good and gave the Niners a 3-0 lead.

The defense did not force a punt on the resulting possessions. After allowing two first downs, Nick Bosa hit Dak Prescott throwing, and Ji'Ayir Brown deflected the throw as if it were a punt for an interception.

The 49ers took the lead and secured their territory, but Jordan Mason was injured on the first down. According to the broadcast, Mason said, “I'm fine,” so the hope was that the injury wasn't serious.

After a first down throw to George Kittle, Purdy missed Jacob Cowing on a third down, resulting in a punt.

On Dallas' third drive, the 49ers got two calls on one play. Fred Warner forced a fumble on 3rd-and-10, but the Cowboys recovered. A 12-yard run sent Dallas reeling.