The San Francisco 49ers were ready for the Dallas Cowboys' tricks after their bye week, and they showed it from the very start. The Cowboys tried a sneaky play on the opening kickoff return, but it backfired with a penalty. The 49ers' defense stepped up, stopping Dallas after just three plays, giving the team a confidence boost.

On the offensive side, Ricky Pearsall caught the first pass, but a penalty set up a challenging third down. That's when coach Kyle Shanahan made a smart call. Deebo Samuel, lined up in the backfield, ran right past linebacker Eric Kendricks for a 47-yard gain. Unfortunately, a holding penalty kept them out of the red zone, leading to a field goal by Anders Carlson from 50 yards out. The 49ers took a 3-0 lead.

The defense didn't let up. After allowing two first downs, Nick Bosa hit Dak Prescott, and Ji'Ayir Brown caught the ball like it was a punt for an interception. The 49ers took over, but Jordan Mason got injured on the first play. After a positive play to George Kittle, the 49ers had to punt.

On Dallas's third drive, the 49ers' defense was tough, calling two holding penalties on one play. Fred Warner forced a fumble, but Dallas recovered. A 12-yard run kept the drive alive for the Cowboys.

The 49ers' Defense Shines in the Second Quarter

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