49ers Hang On Late For 23-17 Wild-Card Victory Over Cowboys
Jan 16, 2022, 6:19 PM
Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball after a reception against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
The 49ers overcame an interception by Jimmy Garoppolo when they led by 13 in the fourth quarter.
How Bout Them Niners!!!! pic.twitter.com/hb2ouTaWhU
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 17, 2022
Now they head to Tampa Bay for a divisional game looking for another trip to the NFC championship game.
What a way to end the game! #SuperWildCard pic.twitter.com/esKKpbkrQn
— NFL (@NFL) January 17, 2022
The wait for Dallas to get that far in the playoffs will reach at least 27 years after another first-game flameout in the postseason for Prescott.
