As the Dallas Cowboys mull over their trade deadline options, they were able to get a win on Sunday over the struggling Colts. However, the injury updates for standouts George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. didn’t clarify either player’s status very much, according to a post on X by Jon Machota.

“Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said on @1053thefan that they are ‘gonna have some challenges’ with their injury situation going into Sunday’s game against the 49ers. On WR George Pickens (hamstring) and CB Joey Porter Jr. (foot): ‘We’ll just have to see how the week goes.’ On RB Tyler Goodson (knee): ‘He’s got a real injury that unfortunately he’s probably gonna miss some time with.’ ”

The Cowboys will carry a record of 4-5 into the game against the 49ers, who currently own the best record in the NFL with a mark of 7-1. Either the Bills or Vikings will likely join them tonight unless their Monday Night Football game ends in a tie.

Cowboys hit with key injuries ahead of 49ers clash

Pickens and Porter both missed the game against the Colts, along with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. And those absences probably made the game a lot tougher.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he liked some of the things he saw from his defense, according to Heavy.com.

“Look at the three-and-outs,” Schottenheimer said. “I think it was five three-and-outs. Couple sacks. I talked about the two interior guys. Caleb gets the sack, gets the game-ending interception, great play.

“We were very comfortable putting our defense out there knowing they were going to protect the lead. Kudos to Christian and his staff for the plan they had. But also for the players, the execution, I thought it was outstanding.”

Still, the Cowboys had some defensive woes. They seemed to have firm control of the game before allowing a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown late in the third quarter.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said the bottom line mattered, according to ESPN.

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“We got it done,” Prescott said. “It wasn't the prettiest. It wasn't the best second half from the whole team, but we got it done. We said at the beginning of the game, whatever it takes to come out with a win.”