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Cowboys vs. 49ers: The Good, Bad and Ugly from San Francisco’s 24-17 Week 4 Loss

By Peter Panacy

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler (19) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler (19) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates after running in a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) celebrates after running in a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Good

It’s hard to find too many positives from San Francisco’s Week 4 effort. But they’re there.

One of the main plusses is rookie cornerback Rashard Robinson, who was finally tested on a regular basis against the Cowboys.

Robinson recorded five tackles and three passes defended during the contest. One of them, occurring in a key red-zone defensive stand, forced Dallas to a fourth-quarter field goal (h/t Rob Lowder of Niners Wire):

Fellow corner Tramaine Brock didn’t have a great day in coverage, so one has to wonder whether or not Robinson might take over starting reps sooner than later.

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball while defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball while defended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

And rookie defensive end DeForest Buckner was a force, before his injury, with five tackles and one quarterback hit.

Running back Carlos Hyde continues to be a factor and managed 74 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown during the contest. Hyde continues to be a bell cow for the offense, which looked great over the first half of the game.

At one point, head coach Chip Kelly’s group converted six third-down attempts in a row to start the game. When rolling, this is the type of offense Kelly is capable of implementing.

And we should also give a nod to wide receiver Jeremy Kerley, who led all Niners receivers with 88 yards on six catches plus a touchdown.