The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 at AT&T Stadium. The matchup looks difficult for Dallas, particularly against a 7-1 opponent, and the Cowboys’ chances could depend in part on the availability of wide receiver George Pickens and defensive back Joey Porter Jr.
Both players missed the Cowboys’ Week 9 game against the Colts and are listed as questionable for this week. Pickens was limited in practice, while Porter did not participate in Thursday’s session, though he was seen doing some light work. Having Pickens and CeeDee Lamb available would give Dallas more options against San Francisco’s secondary, while Porter could help address a boundary-corner position that has been a concern for the team this season.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer offered an encouraging update Friday before practice, saying that Pickens and Porter “moved around really good” the previous day. He also said linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was “doing great” and noted that defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, who injured his ankle against the Colts, remained under evaluation.
Schottenheimer cautioned that several players were dealing with bumps and other issues, much as they were the previous week. He added that injuries become an important consideration across the league by mid-November. Last week, he was also optimistic about Pickens and Porter, but neither played, so their status for the 49ers game remains uncertain.
