Final / OT · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 2 · Candlestick Park
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The Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 27–24 on the road at Candlestick Park in overtime in Week 2 of the 2011 regular season on September 18, 2011. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 2 to need overtime.
The result moved the Cowboys to 1–1 and dropped the 49ers to 1–1. The Cowboys finished 2011 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The 49ers finished 2011 at 13–3 and lost in the NFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the Dallas Cowboys won 35–22 on November 23, 2008. When they met again, the San Francisco 49ers won 28–17 on September 7, 2014.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Cowboys lead the series 4–2 after meeting No. 6 since 2000 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
