What happened: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys following a three-game absence. Samuel was removed from the injury report after missing time with a hamstring injury.
Why it matters: The 49ers lead the NFC with a 7-1 record in 2026 through eight games as the conference's top seed. Dallas enters at 4-5 in 2026 through nine games as the 10th seed, aiming to remain in postseason contention.
By the numbers: • 7-1: San Francisco's record in 2026 through eight games (No. 1 seed in NFC) • 4-5: Dallas' record in 2026 through nine games (No. 10 seed in NFC) • 3: Consecutive games missed by Samuel with a hamstring injury
What to watch: Samuel is set to return to action Sunday when San Francisco faces Dallas.