With four turnovers forced in the first half, the defense proved that they could perform without the considerable talents of Aldon Smith and NaVorro Bowman, although the abysmal performance of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo certainly helped their cause.
Colin Kaepernick and the offense duly took advantage of Romo and the Cowboys' poor play as the 49ers threw two touchdowns to tight end Vernon Davis and rookie running-back Carlos Hyde scored his first NFL touchdown.
After Hyde's score put San Francisco 28-3 to the good at half-time, the 49ers were able to coast to victory in the second half despite failing to add any points in the final two quarters.
There were many positives to take from the 49ers' display, Kaepernick was composed throughout and appeared to have little problem picking apart the Dallas defense, while his favourite targets Davis and Anquan Boldin once again demonstrated an impressive rapport with the San Francisco signal-caller.
On defense Justin Smith showed no signs of slowing down, recording two sacks, and a young secondary - despite suffering injuries to Tramaine Brock, Chris Culliver and Jimmie Ward - excelled in keeping one of the NFL's best receivers, Dez Bryant, at bay.
Doubts over certain areas of the 49ers' team did emerge, though, despite the comfortable nature of the success against Dallas.
Cowboys running-back DeMarco Murray was able to put a 100-yard game on the Niners' normally stout run defense, and on the offensive side of the trenches guard Joe Looney appeared to struggle as he was selected to start ahead of Alex Boone.
Boone, who ended his long contract holdout in the week leading up to the trip to Dallas, will likely step in for this Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bears.
The Bears were stunned 23-20 in overtime by the Buffalo Bills in their season opener and, with Chicago possessing one of the worst defenses in the league, the return of the aggressive Boone should be a huge boost for Kaepernick and Gore and Hyde in their bid to replicate on their respective showings versus the Cowboys.
Kaepernick will be facing the team he made an extremely successful first start against back in 2012 but, in a game that will mark the first regular season clash at Levi's Stadium, it is the defense that will perhaps determine whether the 49ers are able to mark the opening of their new home with a victory.
With Chicago possessing one of the better tailbacks in the league in Matt Forte, the Niners need to improve up front in order to avoid being gashed on the ground again.
Meanwhile, the secondary, which could be without Brock due to a sprained toe, has the opportunity to build on its strong outing against a quarterback in Jay Cutler that threw two picks versus Buffalo and could yet be without both of his top receivers in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey, who are each struggling with injuries.
In his first start two years ago Kaepernick threw for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in an easy 32-7 San Francisco win over the Bears.
Now he has the responsibility and the pressure of ensuring Levi's is opened in the right manner.
Against a team that gave up 360 yards to a mediocre Bills club, 49er fans will expect their star man to deliver.
On defense Justin Smith showed no signs of slowing down, recording two sacks, and a young secondary - despite suffering injuries to Tramaine Brock, Chris Culliver and Jimmie Ward - excelled in keeping one of the NFL's best receivers, Dez Bryant, at bay.
Doubts over certain areas of the 49ers' team did emerge, though, despite the comfortable nature of the success against Dallas.
Cowboys running-back DeMarco Murray was able to put a 100-yard game on the Niners' normally stout run defense, and on the offensive side of the trenches guard Joe Looney appeared to struggle as he was selected to start ahead of Alex Boone.
Boone, who ended his long contract holdout in the week leading up to the trip to Dallas, will likely step in for this Sunday's meeting with the Chicago Bears.
The Bears were stunned 23-20 in overtime by the Buffalo Bills in their season opener and, with Chicago possessing one of the worst defenses in the league, the return of the aggressive Boone should be a huge boost for Kaepernick and Gore and Hyde in their bid to replicate on their respective showings versus the Cowboys.
Kaepernick will be facing the team he made an extremely successful first start against back in 2012 but, in a game that will mark the first regular season clash at Levi's Stadium, it is the defense that will perhaps determine whether the 49ers are able to mark the opening of their new home with a victory.
With Chicago possessing one of the better tailbacks in the league in Matt Forte, the Niners need to improve up front in order to avoid being gashed on the ground again.
Meanwhile, the secondary, which could be without Brock due to a sprained toe, has the opportunity to build on its strong outing against a quarterback in Jay Cutler that threw two picks versus Buffalo and could yet be without both of his top receivers in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey, who are each struggling with injuries.
In his first start two years ago Kaepernick threw for over 200 yards and two touchdowns in an easy 32-7 San Francisco win over the Bears.
Now he has the responsibility and the pressure of ensuring Levi's is opened in the right manner.
Against a team that gave up 360 yards to a mediocre Bills club, 49er fans will expect their star man to deliver.
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