Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 28–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 28–3 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Kaepernick
- Top passer
- T. Romo
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), REC…
- Game date
- 2014-09-07
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 28–17 on 2014-09-07. C. Kaepernick posted a game-high +11.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(6:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 85-V.Davis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after escaping pressure; caught right corner of the end zone.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(4:31) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete for the score off play action.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:43) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:33) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 14:17TD DMD. MurrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 67
- Score
- 6-0
(14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 14:06XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- SF 11
- Score
- 7-3
(7:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 6:03TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 29
- Score
- 13-3
(6:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 85-V.Davis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after escaping pressure; caught right corner of the end zone.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 5:54XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:31TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 20-3
(4:31) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete for the score off play action.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 4:25XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:43TD CHC. HydePoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 4
- Score
- 27-3
(:43) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:39XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 28-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:33TD DMD. MurrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-9
(:33) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 0:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:55TD Tyleik WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 28-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 1:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 28-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +11.72 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3
Demone Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play - 4S. Johnson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 5Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8Tyleik Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Kaepernick — SF · Passing
C. Kaepernick posted the highest total EPA (+11.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
C. Kaepernick's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (6:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 85-V.Davis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after escaping pressure; caught right corner of the end zone.
Biggest single play (-8.98 EPA): D. Murray — (14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.90 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.078 | -0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.419 | -0.128 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.092 | -0.078 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: -0.09 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -7.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +5.58 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Murray
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
- Dallas Cowboys — D. Murray
- Dallas Cowboys — Tyleik Williams (T. Romo pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 21–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 67 (Q1 14:17); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 14:06) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the SF 11 (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 29 (Q1 6:03); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 5:54) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:31) — (4:31) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete for the score off play action.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:25) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:39) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 0:29) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the SF 7 (Q4 1:52) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:17) — (14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 9-T.Romo pass deep right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 35-E.Reid at 50. 35-E.Reid to DAL 2 for 48 yards (72-T.Frederick).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at SF 11 for -9 yards (94-J.Smith).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin to DAL 29 for 37 yards (42-B.Church). Pass complete on a post pattern.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Willis at SF -7. Touchback. SF's Chris Culliver has a neck injury; return is questionable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:17) — (14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 9-T.Romo pass deep right intended for 88-D.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 35-E.Reid at 50. 35-E.Reid to DAL 2 for 48 yards (72-T.Frederick).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Willis at SF -7. Touchback. SF's Chris Culliver has a neck injury; return is questionable.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 17-D.Harris to SF 11 for 56 yards (35-E.Reid). Pass complete on a post pattern.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 14:17 · SF 67 · Score 6-0
(14:17) 29-D.Murray left end to DAL 35 for 2 yards (51-D.Skuta). FUMBLES (51-D.Skuta), RECOVERED by SF-29-C.Culliver at DAL 35. 29-C.Culliver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 14:06 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 7:26 · SF 11 · Score 7-3
(7:26) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 6:03 · DAL 29 · Score 13-3
(6:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 85-V.Davis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after escaping pressure; caught right corner of the end zone. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · DAL 2 · Score 14-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 4:31 · DAL 2 · Score 20-3
(4:31) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete for the score off play action. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 4:25 · DAL 2 · Score 21-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · DAL 4 · Score 27-3
(:43) (Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · DAL 2 · Score 28-3
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · SF 2 · Score 28-9
(:33) (Shotgun) 29-D.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 0:29 · SF 2 · Score 28-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · SF 2 · Score 28-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 83-T.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on a slant pattern. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · SF 7 · Score 28-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Kaepernick (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2014-09-07?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-17 in Week 1, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 21, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 28, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Murray (Q1 14:17) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q1 6:03) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. Davis (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q1 4:31) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q2 0:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 0:33) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Williams (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:55) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 7:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?
T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.90 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 57.1% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys?
C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (6:03) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 85-V.Davis for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete after escaping pressure; caught right corner of the end zone..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Now 1-0 W
Dallas Cowboys
Now 0-1 L
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