The Cowboys-49ers clash in Week 10 just got a lot more interesting, at least when either team's quarterback drops back to pass.
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens practiced in full on Friday
and has been cleared to play Sunday versus the 49ers. San Francisco, on other side, will get wide receiver Deebo Samuel back after a three-game absence; he was listed with no injury designation on Friday's practice report.Pickens missed last week's contest in Indianapolis as he worked through both a shoulder and a hamstring issue, though he claimed the hamstring had been the more limiting factor. Despite being inactive for that game and having a statistically down year compared to 2025 (or teammate CeeDee Lamb), Pickens is nevertheless in the NFL's top
25 in targets, receptions, and receiving yards.
He's looking to add to those numbers and hoping for a big game on Sunday against a San Francisco secondary that has four cornerbacks listed as questionable.
Asked about his own status for Sunday's home matchup with the 7-1 49ers, Pickens quipped, "When you turn that TV on, get some food, make sure if you have a wife or a girlfriend, make sure you hug her, love her, and when you turn the TV on, you should see me."
For San Francisco, Samuel has appeared in just five games this season and has not played since Week 5 as he rehabbed a hamstring injury. He's caught just 16 balls on 20 targets thus far, logging 206 yards and three touchdowns. He'll be a reliable option, though, with fellow wideout Mike Evans ruled out due to an Achilles injury. The 49ers traded for Kennan Allen midweek.
Like the Niners, the Dallas defense is also dealing with a banged-up back end. Cornerbacks DaRon Bland and Joey Porter Jr. are questionable to play. Safety P.J. Locke has already been declared out, while Juanyeh Thomas is doubtful and Alijah Clark is questionable.
All of that news could translate to a lot more fireworks on the field. The Cowboys rank third in passing yards per game, and the 49ers are among the best in the league at yards per catch. Both passing attacks are top-10 in touchdowns, with Cowboys quarterback and 49ers passer Brock Purdy both in the NFL's top three in QB rating heading into Week 10.
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