San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) had a frustrating Sunday night in the team's 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. The former second-rounder fell to the turf, grabbing his leg in the third quarter but returned shortly after. While 49er fans and fantasy managers could breathe a sigh of relief when he returned, Samuel wasn't able to do much damage after -- or for that matter, before -- the injury. He finished the game with three catches on a game-high 11 targets for just 33 yards. San Francisco also attempted to get Samuel involved in the running game, giving him three carries which turned into just eight yards. He'll most likely be taken near the WR1/WR2 border when fantasy drafts happen in the fall.
Feb 12, 2024 2:24 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) has returned to Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. He suffered the injury on a non-contact play in which he was not the intended target. The 49ers initially listed him as questionable, but he checked back in for the first play of the next drive. At the time of his departure, the talented playmaker had seven targets, two catches, two rushes, and 23 scrimmage yards. His return puts the 49ers' offense back at full strength as they look to preserve their one-score lead over the Chiefs.
Feb 11, 2024 9:18 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) exited during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl and is officially questionable to return. He suffered the injury on a non-contact play in which he was not the intended target. At the time of his departure, the talented playmaker had seven targets, two catches, two rushes, and 23 scrimmage yards. Until Samuel can return, Chris Conley and Jauan Jennings should earn more snaps alongside Brandon Aiyuk.
Feb 11, 2024 9:13 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) doesn't have a fractured shoulder, "which is a good sign," but he's dealing with a lot of pain, which makes his status fuzzy for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions. Shanahan thinks he'll have a better idea of Samuel's availability for this weekend's big game on Wednesday, when the team holds its first practice. The 49ers are considering the 28-year-old 50-50 for the game this Sunday, so there's a good chance he'll be more of a game-time decision. It will make things difficult for DFS gamers playing the two-game slate this weekend, as the Niners-Lions kick off in the evening after the Chiefs and Ravens do. And if Samuel is active, there's a chance he could be more of a decoy for the Lions defense.
Jan 22, 2024 7:58 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers consider it "50-50" as to whether wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) will be able to play in Sunday night's NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions due to the left-shoulder injury he suffered in the Divisional Round win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, according to a source. The 28-year-old will have more tests to determine the severity of his injury, but it's worth nothing he missed two games during the regular season with a similar injury. We should have a better idea of Samuel's status for the big game later this week when the Niners begin practicing, but for now, he's highly questionable to play. If Samuel cannot suit up, it will mean more targets for Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, tight end George Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey in a great matchup.
Jan 22, 2024 12:00 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder), who was ruled out after injuring his left shoulder in the Divisional Round victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, will have more tests on Sunday to determine his status for next week in the NFC Championship. Samuel missed two games this season with an injury to the same shoulder. The 28-year-old hurt his shoulder on the team's second drive of the game and finished with just two catches for 24 yards. He had previously been evaluated for a head injury on the first drive of the game. If Samuel's shoulder injury is serious enough to keep him out of the NFC title game, tight end George Kittle and receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings will need to pick up more of the slack through the air for the Niners. Running back Christian McCaffrey should also see some more checkdown passes.
Jan 21, 2024 12:02 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) won't return to Saturday's postseason meeting with the Green Bay Packers. The wideout suffered a variety of ailments throughout the evening. First, he exited briefly for a concussion evaluation. However, a shoulder injury suffered not long after was enough to seal his fate for the rest of the night, and he'll finish with two catches for 24 yards. Of course, Samuel's health will be a significant topic heading into the NFC Championship, assuming the Niners can advance. But until he's back on the field, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk will remain the top offensive contributors. At the same time, Jauan Jennings, who has three catches for 33 yards, could continue to see an expanded role.
Jan 20, 2024 10:00 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is questionable to return to the postseason showdown with the Packers. Samuel had two catches for 24 yards in the first quarter. However, he's since received an evaluation for a concussion, and he's now dealing with a shoulder issue. It's unknown how severe Samuel's current ailment is. But the 49ers will play it safe, considering the team is eyeing a Super Bowl berth. That said, without Samuel on the field, George Kittle, who scored a touchdown in the second quarter, and Brandon Aiyuk should remain Brock Purdy's primary receiving options, with Christian McCaffrey also catching passes out of the backfield.
Jan 20, 2024 9:18 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (head) returned to Saturday's postseason game against the Packers. The wideout caught both targets for 24 yards before exiting for the blue medical tent for a concussion evaluation. However, he's good to go, which is good news for the Niners, a team that was held scoreless by the Packers defense in the first quarter.
Jan 20, 2024 8:59 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (head) is questionable to return to Saturday's postseason battle with the Packers. Many believed he suffered a foot injury. However, he lost a shoe, although he took a hard hit moments later and ended up in the blue medical tent. Samuel appeared to be getting hot before exiting, catching both targets for 24 yards. San Francisco hasn't had an easy time with the Packers thus far, so the team needs Samuel back on the field. But if he doesn't return, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle should see more attention from Brock Purdy.
Jan 20, 2024 8:54 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is primed for a big game in the team's Divisional Round home matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Over his last five full regular season games, the dual-threat player averaged 21.5 half-PPR points, which placed him third in the NFL among wide receivers in that time. Green Bay's pass defense has been leaky recently, allowing the seventh-most points to fantasy wide receivers over the last five weeks of the regular season. In the Wild Card Round last week, the Packers allowed CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup to combine for 213 yards receiving. The weather in Santa Clara during the game is expected to be moderately windy and rainy, but San Francisco should find a way to get Samuel heavily involved regardless. He'll be a top-2 option for fantasy players this week.
Jan 20, 2024 12:18 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was rested for roughly half of Sunday's 21-20 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers had little to play for having already locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and chose to protect the playmaker from injury for a large chunk of the game. Samuel didn't see a touch or target after the first quarter, finishing with two catches on as many targets for 15 yards and one carry for 11 yards. Samuel will finish the 2023 campaign at or near the overall WR10 slot in half-PPR scoring despite missing three games due to injury.
Jan 7, 2024 9:25 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be a risky play in Week 18's meaningless home matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. In Week 17 at Washington, Samuel totaled 72 all-purpose yards with a touchdown. The score was his 12th of the season, with eight of those touchdowns coming in his last five games. The matchup is good on Sunday, as the Rams have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers but there are other factors at play. First off, with San Francisco having sewn up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, they'll rest quarterback Brock Purdy and start Sam Darnold which is a downgrade for Samuel. In addition, the 49ers haven't divulged if Samuel will get his usual snap share or if he'll be benched at a certain point. Samuel can do more with fewer touches than the average receiver but fantasy managers should be aware of the playing-time risk. Samuel is being considered a WR2 this week.
Jan 6, 2024 3:30 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel told Kay Adams on the "Up & Adams" show on Tuesday that he expects himself and the other starters on his team to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC but Samuel seems convinced that head coach Kyle Shanahan will not choose to rest his starters for the regular-season finale against Los Angeles. Samuel stated, "You definitely want to keep the flow going, but you also want to give your body a rest." The team has already ruled running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) out for Week 18 but there is a good shot fantasy managers will see at least some of the team's starters this weekend. Stay tuned for news out of San Francisco for the remainder of the week as things can obviously change quickly.
Jan 2, 2024 9:34 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel came up with a solid fantasy championship week effort in a 27-10 road victory over the Washington Commanders. Samuel finished the game with five receptions on six targets for 37 yards and a touchdown through the air, plus three carries for 35 yards on the ground. The two-yard walk-in touchdown was essentially a running play but goes down as a receiving score since the exchange from quarterback Brock Purdy was pitched forward. The 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 18 home matchup, but fantasy managers still playing should probably look elsewhere as Samuel is unlikely to play a full game with the team having clinched the No. 1 seed on Sunday.
Dec 31, 2023 5:23 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel came back down to earth in Week 16's loss to Baltimore, turning 12 targets into only four receptions for 47 yards and a handful of rushing yards. In Week 17 versus the league-worst Washington Commanders defense by yardage, Samuel is unlikely to disappoint again. Washington has been the second-most generous defense to fantasy WRs, giving up 35.3 half-PPR points to the position on average. Also working in Samuel's favor is the Commanders scheme tendencies. While it is true that Washington runs a healthy share of man coverage (12th-most), they should probably run more of it since they're getting torched with an explosive play on 18.2% of snaps in zone coverage, which is the most in the league. Meanwhile, Samuel ranks fifth in the league in yards per route run against zone. The matchup plus recent heavy target shares and touchdown sprees place Samuel in mid-WR1 territory with a good argument to be made for higher.
Dec 30, 2023 3:18 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (neck) have been removed from the final injury report and will play against the Washington Commanders in Week 17. This development does not come as a surprise given that both players were able to practice this week. With a very favorable matchup on tap, look for Purdy to rank as a QB1 and Samuel as a WR1 in fantasy football. George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and Brandon Aiyuk are all must-starts, too.
Dec 29, 2023 5:00 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (neck) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Samuel is dealing with a sprained neck that he suffered in the Week 16 Monday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but the fact he's been practicing so far this week bodes well for his availability for Week 17 against the Washington Commanders. There's a chance Samuel could be limited this weekend if he's active, but if he plays, he needs to be in all starting fantasy lineups with WR1 upside in a matchup against a defense that has been one of the friendliest all year to opposing wideouts. Samuel had been on fire of late before cooling off a bit in a tough matchup in Week 16, but he still has 19 catches (32 targets) for 360 yards and five touchdowns while adding 41 yards on the ground and two more TDs on seven carries in the last four games.
Dec 28, 2023 10:28 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (neck) is dealing with a sprained neck and was limited in the team's first practice on Wednesday. Samuel, along with several other Niners players, was injured in the Monday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens and could be questionable to play in Week 17 in an excellent matchup against the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old cooled off a bit in Week 16 with only four catches on a season-high-tying 12 targets for 47 yards after scoring seven total touchdowns (five receiving, two rushing) the previous three games. We'll keep a close eye on Samuel's progress the rest of the week, but if he ends up suiting up, he'll have clear WR1 upside against a very friendly secondary.
Dec 27, 2023 10:43 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel couldn't get much going during his team's 33-19 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens. One of the hottest players in football coming in was targeted a team-high 12 times but could only produce four receptions for 47 yards, plus two carries for seven yards on the ground. Intensifying fantasy frustrations, two of quarterback Brock Purdy's interceptions came on targets to Samuel, including one in the end zone that could have been a touchdown if Purdy had made the read a fraction earlier. Though Deebo and the 49ers were delivered coal on Christmas night, they'll get a much more appreciated gift in Week 17 when they travel to Washington to face the Commanders' generous defense.
Dec 26, 2023 2:37 AM EST