Deebo Samuel hadn’t played since Oct. 11. He hadn’t scored since Oct. 4.
Samuel started and caught a touchdown pass on the 49ers’ first drive Sunday. His 11-yard reception started chants of “Dee-bo!” at a red-clad AT&T Stadium.
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The 49ers lead 7-3.
Keenan Allen, acquired in a trade last week, caught a 6-yard pass in the eight-play, 78-yard drive.
Brock Purdy went 4-for-4 for 59 yards and the touchdown to Samuel.
Kenny Clark sacked Purdy early in the drive, but Caleb Downs was cited for defensive holding.
The Cowboys drove 35 yards in eight plays on their opening drive, settling for Brandon Aubrey’s 52-yard field goal.
