Prediction on 49ers vs. Cowboys rivalry game

Let's dive into the game and welcome in Stephanie Sanchez, co-host with the Gold Standard Radio Podcast Network. Steph, good morning. Hey, Frank. Good morning. Well, let's start with Brock Purdy's best friend, his left tackle, Trent Williams. A bit of a question mark today with that shoulder injury. If he doesn't play, that's a big hole to fill. What do you think? Yeah, I mean, it would be, but it sounds like Trent Williams is going to be able to play today, according to national reports. So that's big for Brock Purdy. And Brock Purdy has yet to lose to the Cowboys in his career 3-0. That's music to Fort Donner fans' ears, right? So I would expect Brock Purdy to have good protection for him and have a good game today. Yeah, he is undefeated. They've won the last five against Dallas, including the playoffs, since 2021. And old Brock's going to get a little help. At wide receiver, he needs it. The return of Debo Samuel, out three games, and the addition of 14-year vet Keenan Allen picked up in a trade with Indy, a Cal product. Let's start with Allen. How much can he help? Yeah, I love this move for the 49ers. I think 49er fans are going to love Allen for the same reasons that you like Mike Evans, right? They're cut from the same cloth. They're veterans, big bodied. They get open. They get contested catches. They both have reliable hands. And this is the kind of receiver that complements Brock Purdy's skill sets as a quarterback. So this is going to be a great addition to the offense. I wouldn't expect a ton of involvement for him today, just given that he hasn't had a lot of time to practice with the team. But at the same time, he played the Cowboys just last week as a member of the Colts, right? So, you know, he does have experience here with this opponent. So we'll see how much time he gets. And he's going to be wearing number three today. So be on the lookout for him. Yeah, we'll be watching number three. Imagine going from the Colts in the basement to a team with just one loss. And then Debo, Mr. Versatile, he missed three games. He's back as well. Yeah, having him back is going to be huge for this offense just because you've been short on wide receivers this long. Having someone who already has a connection with Brock Purdy, who Kyle Shanahan knows and could dial things up for, this is going to be huge. And Jordan Watkins is also someone who's ascending. So having just a couple of other receivers at your disposal should do Purdy some wonders today. CeeDee Lamb had a big game against the Colts, nearly 200 yards receiving. And Dallas, say what you want. But they average 27 points a game. So they're going to get their share of points today, I would imagine. Yeah, I mean, this is the best, one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. So having Renato Green and Dion Medour available today is going to be huge. And also their tight end, Jake Ferguson, is going to be out. So expect more targets to get distributed to both Lamb and Pickens and also the wide receiver three, Ryan Flournoy. The 49ers defense, though, have been doing a good job limiting explosive plays, but they can still score some points. So 49ers need to stay disciplined here. Cowboys are a... Four and a half point home underdog. How do you see it playing out, Steph? I think the 49ers pull this one out. I mean, I don't think they need to have Mike Evans to win this game. I think it's going to be a strong game on the ground for the 49ers. And look for Kyle Shanahan to dial up a lot of motion, as he always does. The Cowboys' defense struggles with that quite a bit. So he's going to dangle the candy in front of these Cowboys' defenders, and they're not going to know what to do with it. So I say the 49ers win. My prediction is 33-24. 33-24. So they cover. Okay. We'll see how it all goes. The Niners have been a A little shaky in covering, but they're winning games. That's what's important. Steph Sanchez, co-host, Gold Standard 49er Podcast Network. Always a pleasure, Steph. Enjoy your football today. Thanks, Frank. You too. Go Niners. You bet. Thank you. Well, it is not a home game, but what's the weather like in Arlington, Texas? It's going to be rainy and it's going to be cool out there. The winds are going to be generally light, but here's the thing, guys. They have a retractable roof.