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Cowboys can't find a way to beat tough 49ers in NFC playoff, lose 19-12

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Christian McCaffrey scored on a go-ahead 2-yard run in the fourth quarter and San Francisco's defense did the rest, sending the 49ers to their second straight NFC title game with a 19-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

 

Cowboys eliminated

The Cowboys can't find a way to beat the 49ers, lose 12-19, ending their playoff dreams.  

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49ers field goal brings score to 19-12

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Maher hits 43-yard FG, bringing score to 16-12

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49ers score their first TD, taking the lead

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Cowboys and 49ers tied 9-9 entering 4th quarter

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Rollercoaster of emotions at Cowboys watch party

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Maher snaps missing streak with 25-yard field goal

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Cowboys recover the fumble on a punt return

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Down 3 at halftime, but it could be worse

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49ers lead going into halftime

Robbie Gould hits another field goal, bringing the score to 3-6 going into the half.

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Dalton Schultz #86 of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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Tony Pollard carted off field

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Dak throws second pick of the night

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49ers score another field goal

San Francisco hits another field goal, tying the score at 6-6.

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Texas leaders react to Maher's missed kick

Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had a few words to say about Brett Maher's missed kick.

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Touchdown Cowboys!

Dak throws a touchdown pass to Dalton Schultz, bringing the score to 6-3 after Maher's extra point is blocked.

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49ers first to put points on board

The Cowboys held the 49ers to a field goal after Dak Prescott threw an interception.

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Dak throws first pick of the game

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The picks are in!

CBS DFW's Bill Jones and Andy Adler's picks are in! 

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Cowboys fans gather at AT&T Stadium ahead of kickoff

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