San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys (December 8, 2002)

Game Recap


In a December week 14 collision in Dallas, the 49ers got a 31-27 victory over the Cowboys. The Cowboys had the edge going into into the last quarter 13-10 when 49ers seized command for the victory, outscoring the Cowboys 21-14.

The 49ers were led by Jeff Garcia who tossed in 276 pass yards, 3 touchdowns, zero INTs, was 36 of 55 passing. Jeff Garcia rumbled for 1 touchdown. Terrell Owens caught 123 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns, 12 pass catches.

For the Cowboys, Emmitt Smith ran for 2 TDs. Tony McGee had 73 yards receiving.

The 49ers ended with 401 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 10 of 20 on third downs. The Cowboys registered 257 total yards, 10 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 5 of 15 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat Dallas CowboysDAL 31-27
  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2002
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 401, Turnovers: 1
  • Dallas Cowboys Stats - Yards: 257, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
SFO 0 7 3 21 31
DAL 6 0 7 14 27

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jeff GarciaSFO36-552763023
Chad HutchinsonDAL11-281470258

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Emmitt SmithDAL1966218
Jeff GarciaSFO750121
Paul SmithSFO134008
Garrison HearstSFO935015
Chad HutchinsonDAL118018
Troy HambrickDAL616010
Michael WileyDAL110010

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Terrell OwensSFO12123223
Tony McGeeDAL373058
Eric JohnsonSFO86009
Tai StreetsSFO636123
Michael WileyDAL131031
Fred BeasleySFO328014
Paul SmithSFO217011
Troy HambrickDAL21209

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DAL271102
SFO291251

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DAL11-28147020
SFO36-55276301

More Game Information On The San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

  • Attendance: 64,097
  • Weather: 52 degrees, relative humidity 100%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:23 - 3 hours, 23 minutes
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