2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from 49ers' win over Cowboys on Super Wild Card Weekend

Kyle Shanahan and Co. cooked up a tremendous opening offensive script, covering 75 yards in seven plays for the game's first score, and a resounding punch in the Cowboys' mouth. Meanwhile, Shanahan watched the quarterback for whom he drafted a replacement throw an interception that allowed the Cowboys back into a game they had no business being in, then punted on fourth-and-1 (and a chance to put Dallas away) with less than three minutes remaining. Samuel averaged 7.2 yards per carry on his 10 attempts, pushed the San Francisco lead to 23-7 in the third quarter with a stellar touchdown run, and nearly iced the game on a sweep. It's tough to see the 49ers doing this for four quarters again without those two.NFL Research: With his three field goals Sunday, 49ers kicker Robbie Gould moved into first place for the most career field goals made without a miss in the postseason with 18, passing Chris Boswell (16) and Ryan Succop (14).Next Gen Stat of the game: Deebo Samuel gained +22 rushing yards over expected on his 26-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, his second-highest RYOE total on a single run this season.The Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the AFC Divisional Round with a lopsided victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.The reigning Super Bowl champions began their title defense Sunday in emphatic fashion.