49ers: 5 biggest losers from San Francisco's Week 7 loss to Cowboys

San Francisco 49ers: 5 biggest losers from Week 7 loss to Cowboys

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 22: C.J. Beathard #3 of the San Francisco 49ers is stripped of the ball by DeMarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 31: Trent Taylor #81 of the San Francisco 49ers returns a punt against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Wide Receiver Trent Taylor

Rookie wideout Trent Taylor wasn’t much of a factor on offense, hauling in five passes for 39 yards.

But Taylor’s biggest gaffe occurred just before what would have been San Francisco’s first offensive possession. After forcing a Dallad 3-and-out, Taylor fumbled the subsequent punt at the 14:00 mark of the first quarter.

Cowboys safety and special teams ace Xavier Woods recovered the fumble, and the Dallas offense scored a touchdown three plays later to go up 7-0.

The reason why Taylor is listed among the losers here is because that play set the tone for the entire game. Taylor’s fumble was the first of four the 49ers had over the course of the contest, three of which were lost.

Considering how much talent the Niners lack this season, self-inflicted wounds like these are simply things head coach Kyle Shanahan’s squad can’t overcome.

And there were plenty for San Francisco on Sunday.