Deebo Samuel Active: Key Player Insights for Niners vs. Patriots
Deebo Samuel's Return from Calf Injury
Deebo Samuel is back after a week away, officially active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. The star wide receiver progressed throughout the week, participating as a limited player in Thursday's and Friday's practices. San Francisco listed Samuel as questionable for the Week 4 tilt.
Impact of Samuel's Injury on the 49ers
Samuel suffered a calf injury in the 49ers' Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. His absence was felt deeply as the team also faced injuries to key players. Running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with calf and Achilles issues and was placed on injured reserve on September 14. Tight end George Kittle also missed the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring issue, although he's set to play now.
Performance While Samuel Was Out
- In Samuel's absence, Jauan Jennings delivered a standout performance with 11 receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns in Week 3.
- This achievement places Jennings among elite company, joining legends Terrell Owens and Jerry Rice as the only 49ers with similar stats in a game.
With two games this season, Samuel has accumulated 13 receptions for 164 yards, including 10 carries for 13 yards, along with a rushing touchdown. The anticipation builds as the 49ers prepare to face the Patriots in Santa Clara, California at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.
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