Deebo Samuel Set to Miss a Couple of Weeks with Calf Strain

Deebo Samuel Faces Extended Time Off

The injury bug continues to plague the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced today that wide receiver Deebo Samuel will miss a couple of weeks with a calf strain. Samuel played through the entire game, leaving uncertainty over when the injury occurred. Shanahan noted, “He thinks he did it when he caught the third to last play”, which is corroborated by his limited involvement in subsequent plays.

Recent Performance of Deebo Samuel

Samuel's performance had been impressive recently. Against the Vikings, a zone-heavy team, he caught eight passes for 110 yards. Prior to this, he had 23 yards rushing and 54 yards receiving in a previous game against the New York Jets. With both Christian McCaffrey sidelined and Ricky Pearsall on Injured Reserve, Samuel's absence will be a significant blow for the 49ers as they look to maintain offensive momentum.

The 49ers' Adjustments Amid Injuries

As the 49ers cope with this setback, Brandon Aiyuk mentioned he is feeling “about 85 percent”, while Shanahan indicated this was in reference to Aiyuk's play. Talanoa Hufanga is also nearing a return, with the coach expressing optimism over his recovery.

In terms of game strategy, the 49ers planned to rotate Malik Mustapapha alongside George Odum this week. Shanahan clarified that Mustapha’s recent playing time was not a reaction to a touchdown scored early in the game.