The San Francisco 49ers came out swinging in AT&T Stadium with an effortless first drive touchdown without reaching third down. Coming off the quick score, the Dallas defense got pushed right back onto the field after a three-and-out from the offense and Linebacker Micah Parsons took a helmet-to-helmet hit on the 49ers’ second offensive drive.
Parsons was slow to reach the sideline and the trainers wasted no time helping him to the medical tent.
Micah Parsons looks like he’s getting ready to go back into the game https://t.co/MNRq4OCWm6
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) January 16, 2022
Without the All-Pro rookie, the Dallas defense stifled the 49ers offense to force a field goal attempt by Robbie Gould. In a breath of relief. Parsons returned to the field for the fourth down play, relieving concern about his status for the game.
That 49ers field goal made it a two-score deficit for Cowboys, but the fact LB Micah Parsons was on field for it can be seen as net positive. Still, Cowboys need to get to work here, down 10-0 about 10 minutes into game.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) January 16, 2022
Even though it’s an early 10-0 hole for the Cowboys, the return of Parsons gives more hope early in the wild card contest.