Dallas Cowboys Fall to 49ers 23-6 in NFL Preseason Action

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23 - 6 Sunday night. This marks the seventh preseason loss in a row for Jason Garrett and the Cowboys. The good news is the record doesn't matter, the bad news is...well, there is no bad news.

As bad as losses, even preseason losses, sometimes look, only good can come from these games. Unless you get injured (sorry, Jordy Nelson), there is no downside to the preseason. The preseason is where teams settle rosters, find gems and cut the guys who can't cut it. It's also how the NFL players get into playing shape.

It also gives teams a chance to try a few trick plays, go for 2-point conversions, and attempt first downs when losing the game isn't that big of a deal.

If you know Romo will be the starter, then I can see the reasoning behind only playing him for just one set of downs. but, is that enough of a tune-up?

The defense looked good, only giving up nine of the 23 points. Three sacks in the first half, including one by rookie Randy Gregory, led a night of pressure. The defensive line seems to have pretty good  great depth.

Linebackers Keith Smith and Andrew Gachkar had productive nights, and the linebacker core held their own even without the two best on the field. The Cowboys defense as a whole seems much improved, even without Rolando McClain and Sean Lee.

There were a few bright spots on offense. Joseph Randle looked capable. Gus Johnson had a big run in the 4th quarter. Geoff Swaim had almost 60 yards receiving and looks like a lock to make the team. Recent acquisition David Porter had a good game catching three passes for 30 yards.

Next up for the Cowboys, this Saturday, August 29th it's a game against the the Minnesota Vikings.