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FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said Wednesday that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense has challenged him throughout his career, and that Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers is another chance to go against it.
San Francisco arrives at AT&T Stadium at 7-1. The 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders in their last game, coming out of their bye week, and have won the last four meetings with Dallas.
Williams had seven tackles, three for loss, and a forced fumble in Sunday’s 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams spoke at his locker Wednesday, where the 49ers’ outside zone blocking scheme came up.
“[They do it] extremely well, man,” Williams said. “They run on their tracks well. They play as a unit, especially offensive line. Complement with the back that they have and the two backs that they have. And with that scheme, man, you got guys and playmakers all over the field and the things that they do, and they utilize their playmakers well with Deebo and everything like that.”
“So yeah, it’s always been a challenging scheme in my whole career, and it’s a dope opportunity to get to go against it once again,” Williams continued.
Quinnen Williams Keeps The Game Plan To Himself
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was limited in San Francisco’s Wednesday practice with a hamstring injury. Running back Christian McCaffrey did not practice, listed as a rest day.
The next question in Williams’ session went to how Dallas plans to attack the scheme.
“I’m gonna keep that to myself,” Williams explained.
McCaffrey came up a few questions later.
“I’m gonna keep that to myself,” Williams said.
Williams gave the same answer earlier Wednesday when the subject was his own leadership voice in Dallas.
Williams On What A Win Over San Francisco Would Mean
Dallas held the Colts to 271 total yards and 3-of-13 on third down Sunday. The win moved the Cowboys to 4-5.
Williams opened his session on building off that game.
“Just really focusing on doing the right things right, execution, and just building out the things we did good and fixing the things we did bad from last week,” Williams said.
“Any win is going to be big right now,” Williams said a moment later. “If you’re a competitor, if you’re a player in this league, you want to win every single game. So that’s the main thing we focus on, not beating ourselves and executing and trying to pull out a win.”
The 49ers sit atop the NFC. A follow-up pressed on what beating them would do for the room.
“I think it’s a morale boost to win all games,” Williams said. “So for me personally, I want to win. So no matter what team we play, no matter when we play, I want to do everything in my power to be able to win.”
The Cowboys host the 49ers on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. CT on Fox.
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