The unbeaten San Francisco 49ers and the 3-1 Dallas Cowboys faced off in a Week 5 game that had spectators on the edge of their seats. It was an intense confrontation between two NFL heavyweights. However, the Dallas team was soundly defeated to end the game.
With the help of their glimmer of hope, Brock Purdy, the 49ers were able to keep their perfect record, handing the Dallas team a nightmare. To add salt to the wound, Dallas’ star special teams player C.J. Goodwin experienced a serious injury and was possibly out for the season.
Cowboys’ CJ Goodwin out for the season
Reportedly, after one tackle on Sunday night, Goodwin tore his pectoral muscle. The Cowboys reinstated him on the field because it appeared that his ailment was only a minor shoulder sprain. However, after only a short while on the field, he informed the special teams coordinator, John Fassel, that he wouldn’t be able to keep going, and he was later removed.
The player was due to get an MRI on Monday because it was still unclear how serious his injury was. But by Monday afternoon, the issue with his muscle had been discovered, making the situation worse. He must have immediate surgery to repair the muscle, according to reports, even if, up to this point, no formal announcement has been made public.
Goodwin might be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign, but there appears to be a solution that could get him back on the field sooner rather than later. John Fassel, the team’s coordinator, expressed his sorrow over his injury and called him a “phenomenal man” for the entire team.
“C.J. is a phenomenal man. A very special, special teams player. There’s not many, if any, like him. He’ll be missed on game day. Hopefully, he’ll be around during the week to [mentor teammates] the way he always does.”
After getting hurt, he was replaced as the gunner by cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, opposite wide receiver Jalen Tolbert.
Brock Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead 49ers past Cowboys
Since the 49ers handled their “Mr. Irrelevant” Brock Purdy in the starting position last season, he grasped the spot as like as Tom Brady snatched the position of Peyton Manning in the New England Patriots. Within just one season, he has become the apple of the eye for the 49ers. In spite of being a hot topic of discussion for injury, Purdy returned back on the field more strongly and confidently than before.
With his playmaking abilities, the 49ers have garnered attention being the only second team as undefeated after NFL Week 5. His athletic prowess was eye-catching against the strong competitor Cowboys in their last week game.
Purdy dominated the Cowboys with a 42-10 victory by completing three of his four touchdown throws to George Kittle. The Cowboys have not suffered such a crushing loss since losing to New Orleans 49-17 in 2013.
Before the Cowboys recorded their first down of the game, the 49ers had a 14-0 lead because Dak Prescott had been harassed all night by the 49ers defense. After frequently spotting opportunities for Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Kittle downfield, Purdy played above and above all expectations.
The 49ers star now has a perfect 11-0 record in these games after going 17 for 24 for 252 yards on the night and without throwing an interception all season. Already, the Cowboys’ owner claimed the 49ers as the Super Bowl winner this season.
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