The Dallas Cowboys return from their bye week ready to face a tough test against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Historically, this matchup has not favored Dallas, as the 49ers have beaten the Cowboys in each of the past three seasons.
Dallas has endured a rollercoaster season, marked by disappointing losses and significant injuries to star defenders Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, and DeMarcus Lawrence. Now, as they head west, they find the 49ers dealing with injury challenges of their own.
San Francisco was already missing star running back Christian McCaffrey. In their recentt loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers suffered another blow when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk went down with a knee injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed concerns that Aiyuk may have a torn ACL.
The #Cowboys could be facing a heavy dose of Deebo Samuel, rookie WR Ricky Pearsall, and Jauan Jennings next Sunday Night.
The San Francisco 49ers fear that Brandon Aiyuk tore his right ACL on Sunday, according to coach Kyle Shanahan via ESPN.#DallasCowboys
— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) October 21, 2024
Even if Aiyuk is sidelined, the Cowboys face a formidable challenge. Deebo Samuel remains a dynamic threat in multiple facets of the 49ers’ offense. Additionally, rookie Ricky Pearsall made an impact in his return last week, while Jauan Jennings has proven he can step up when called upon, as demonstrated by his impressive performance against the Los Angeles Rams, where he caught 11 passes for 175 yards and three touchdowns.
Regardless of who the Cowboys defense faces on Sunday night, they must be prepared for a tough battle. Another embarrassing loss could derail Dallas’ season, so they need to bring their best effort to the field.
