"It's never good to surprise your Pro Bowl tight end. But Vernon Davis admitted to being taken aback by his team's conservative offensive philosophy and by being thrown into pass protection against Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

"I didn't think I would be up against Ware like that," Davis said. The problem was it didn't help. Ware recorded two sacks. Meanwhile Davis was thrown the ball twice; he caught both passes for 18 yards total.

"I didn't think that was going to happen because their secondary was banged up," Davis said of his limited opportunities.

However, Davis also said he drew plenty of coverage when he did venture out on routes.

"I've been in this position before," Davis said. "In order for us to win we have to get everyone involved.""