Golden Nuggets: Bow is Back

How awesome was it to see NaVorro Bowman out there in game action playing at a high level? He was limited to only a few snaps but his impact was highly visible on the field both physically and inspirationally. Obviously he has to sustain this level for an entire game and for the 17 or so weeks it takes to play an entire NFL season. If the fans experienced raised adrenaline levels just watching him, I can only imagine the impact it had on the rest of the team. Hopefully he will stay healthy all year, because it is just beautiful to see him running around that football field.

Bowman's return highlights 49ers' exhibition win (Inman)

49ers LB Bowman returns as more of student of the game (Maiocco)

NaVorro Bowman Describes ‘Emotional' Return in 49ers Win (49ers)

Speaking of running around, both Jarryd Hayne and Mike Purcell have shined in pre-season. They are knocking really hard on that 53-man roster door, and it would be great if they continue this level of play into the games that count on the standings. Purcell has been all over the place and getting good results from his exhibition snaps.

I have to admit that Hayne looks quite unorthodox out there in his movements, but so far it has proved to be an advantage for him. He's looked quite elusive on returns. What this means for Bruce Ellington's playing time, we will have to see, but depth and healthy roster competition is always a plus for any team. 3 weeks to go till the season starts!

Game Recap and Analysis

49ers beat Cowboys for first preseason win in Bowman's return (Gin)

49ers pound punchless Cowboys (NFL)

What We Learned from 49ers vs. Cowboys (49ers)

Jarryd Hayne train continues to rumble for 49ers (Gutierrez)

Game Rewind: 49ers Beat Cowboys, 23-6 (49ers)

6 Postgame Notes from Jim Tomsula after 23-6 Win against the Cowboys (49ers)

49ers Preseason Week 2: Stock up/down (Gin)

Postgame quotes: Tomsula, Kaepernick, Hayne, Bowman, Purcell (Inman)

49ers 23, Cowboys 6: Grades (G.Cohn)

Player Spotlights

‘Hayne Plane' soars in 49ers' win over Cowboys (Barrows)

Why 49ers running back Hayne has staying power in NFL (Fox)

Aussie Jarryd Hayne delivers quite the encore in 49ers home debut (Yahoo)

Hayne doing all he can to make team (SJMN)

San Francisco 49ers' Jarryd Hayne on punt return - 'I couldn't even see it' (Allsports)

Darnell Dockett Makes 49ers Debut in Win over Cowboys (Price)

Cowboys owner Jones apologizes to 49ers for grass comment (News Tribune)

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