The San Francisco 49ers 2018 season fell far short of the expectations that were set after quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo led the team to five straight victories the season before.
Injuries played a significant role in derailing the team’s campaign last year. As such, 2019 would appear to hinge on their stars staying off of the injured list. While that goal wasn’t entirely realized, as they found a way to come away with a 17-9 preseason Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night, there were some positives to take away from their first exhibition win this year.