Dallas Cowboys They came out of the bye week the same way they entered it with a tough loss to their NFC foe. Yes, the Cowboys lost their fourth game of the season on Sunday night, when they lost 30-24 to the San Francisco 49ers.

The world may seem like it’s falling apart, but let’s get through it. Here are four takeaways from the Cowboys’ loss.

Fans may view the third quarter as the part that lost the game to the Cowboys. Dallas gave up 21 points in the quarter, solidifying its fourth loss of the season.

It’s been banged on all season long, but fans still need to keep hearing it: the running game has cost this team too many games. Even with Dalvin Cook making his debut, the Cowboys only had 57 rushing yards.

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That old turnover problem that quarterback Dak Prescott has had in the past appears to be back. Prescott threw two interceptions on Sunday night, and in a game where the Cowboys didn’t want to give the 49ers offense any more opportunities, Prescott didn’t make the grade.

The NFL nailed it, and fans are finally tired of hearing about National Tight Ends Day. But George Kittle managed to celebrate in style. The 49ers tight end had a monster game that ended with 128 receiving yards and a touchdown.

The Cowboys offense forgot to celebrate Jake Ferguson on this holy holiday.

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