DEEBO SAMUEL SR. NEWS

Struggles continue with backup QB Samuel had just one reception for 21 yards off of four targets in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Packers.

Impact Samuel was already in a mid-season slump entering Sunday's loss, but a backup quarterback under center only made a bounce-back effort nearly impossible. The dual-threat superstar also failed to record a rushing attempt for the first time in a full game this season. Samuel has under-performed this season with just 590 combined yards and two total touchdowns through 10 games. Brock Purdy's (shoulder) potential return in Week 13 would boost Samuel's projections heading into a tough road matchup in Buffalo next Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Sr. Catches Flea-Flicker Pass From Brandon Allen San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel caught a trick-play pass from QB Brandon Allen in the team's Week 12 matchup against the Green Bay Packe...

1 DAY AGO • 49ERS.COM

Shut down by Seahawks Samuel had four receptions (seven targets) for 22 yards while losing one yard on his only rushing attempt in Sunday's 20-17 loss to Seattle.

Impact Samuel was blanketed by the Seahawks' athletic secondary with George Kittle (hamstring) inactive and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the season. For reference, Samuel feasted on the Seahawks for 117 yards and a touchdown back in Week 6 when the receiving corps was at full strength. If Kittle is able to suit up for Week 12 after almost being able to suit up Sunday, then San Francisco's offense will look more like we have become accustomed to. Even if the star tight end doesn't play, fantasy managers are starting Samuel against the Packers next Sunday regardless.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Shanahan Thinks 49ers Long Snapper 'Overreacted' to Deebo Samuel San Francisco’s head coach dropped an eye-opening admission on the team’s heated Week 10 sideline incident.

NOVEMBER 13 • SACBEE.COM

Deebo Samuel Sr., Ricky Pearsall Watch Klay Thompson's Return to The Bay | Off the Field San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel Sr. and Ricky Pearsall sat courtside at Chase Center to watch Klay Thompson's return to the...

NOVEMBER 13 • 49ERS.COM

Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL's wacky Week 10

The NFL's wacky Week 10 featured two big chokes involving special teams

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says players' sideline spat has been 'squashed'

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an “overreaction" and...

NOVEMBER 12

Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game for Week 10: 49ers QB Brock Purdy

In Week 10, Tom Brady's LFG Player of the Game went to 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who led his team to a last-minute win over the Bucs.

NOVEMBER 11

Niners WR Deebo Samuel 'frustrated' when he went after teammates: 'We'll get past it' After a sideline dustup initiated by Deebo Samuel, 49ers kicker Jake Moody rebounded from three misses to convert the game-winner on Sunday....

NOVEMBER 11 • NFL.COM

Takes eight touches for 76 yards Samuel (hip/oblique) corralled five of six targets for 62 yards and added 14 rushing yards on three attempts in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Samuel used the 49ers' recent bye week to heal up from a pair of injuries sustained in a Week 8 win over Dallas on Oct. 27. The dual-threat superstar took eight touches for a combined 76 yards for fantasy managers Sunday. Assuming he escaped this contest unscathed, Samuel should continue to be a focal point on offense for San Francisco in a crucial NFC West battle against the Seahawks next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut

Jake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccan...

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up in Week 10 Samuel (rib/oblique) is active for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Samuel sustained oblique and rib strains in the 49ers' last game Sunday, Oct. 27 against the Cowboys, and following a Week 9 bye, he was able to string together three consecutive limited practices, receiving a questionable tag for Week 10 in the process. Overnight Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Samuel was expected to play Sunday, which has come to pass. Samuel will be welcoming back premier running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) for the first time this season, a scenario that may open up the entire offense for San Francisco. In seven appearances without McCaffrey this season, Samuel has averaged 6.7 touches for 67.4 yards from scrimmage per game while scoring two total TDs.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Insider Drops Deebo Samuel Injury News For 49ers-Buccaneers Big update on Deebo Samuel.

NOVEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NFL Insider Drops Deebo Samuel Injury News For 49ers-Buccaneers Big update on Deebo Samuel.

NOVEMBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM

In line to suit up Sunday Samuel, who is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 10 battle against the Buccaneers due to an oblique injury, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Samuel suffered rib and oblique strains Sunday, Oct. 27 against Dallas prior to San Francisco's Week 9 bye and logged a trio of limited practices this week. Despite the injuries, it appears that the wideout will be able to suit up against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Samuel has notched multiple carries out of the backfield in all but one of his seven contests this season, but he could be asked to do less in that regard given his injuries and Sunday's return of star running back Christian McCaffrey, who is expected to make his season debut after missing the team's first eight contests due to Achilles tendinitis.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable designation Samuel (oblique/rib) is questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.

Impact Coming out of a Week 9 bye, Samuel was a limited practice participant the past few days but partook without a non-contact jersey Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. He seems more likely than not to play, but fantasy managers would still be wise to stay tuned and make sure Samuel's name isn't on the inactive list ahead of a 12:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday. Fellow 49ers wideout Chris Conley (ankle) has been ruled out, while Jauan Jennings (hip) is set to return.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Samuel (rib/oblique) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact For a second straight session to begin Week 10 prep, Samuel was donning a blue non-contact jersey, per Wagoner. The rib and oblique injuries stem from a Week 8 win against the Cowboys, so the 49ers' ensuing Week 9 bye hasn't allowed Samuel to get back to 100 percent just yet. In the end, though, Friday's practice report may clear up his status ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady likes 'poise' and 'composure' of 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Tom Brady told Colin Cowherd he likes what he's seeing out 49ers QB Brock Purdy this season, but does he think S.F. can climb back into the...

NOVEMBER 7

To be limited Wednesday Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel (oblique/ribs) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact In the 49ers' last game Sunday, Oct. 27 versus the Cowboys, Samuel exited early with a rib injury, and Shanahan termed his health concerns rib and oblique strains one day later. With a Week 9 bye to rest up, Samuel will ease into Week 10 prep and have two more chances to log a full practice before potentially entering the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Day to day with oblique/ribs issue Speaking Monday, coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel has been diagnosed with rib and oblique strains and is day to day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The bye is coming at the right time for the 49ers, who have a laundry list of injuries and keep adding to it. Samuel was recovering from pneumonia last week and will now nurse these latest injuries over the course of the off week. It sounds like he's avoided anything serious, but there are unlikely to be any updates on Samuel until the 49ers return to practice next week.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Day to day with oblique/ribs issue Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Samuel has been diagnosed with rib and oblique strains and is day to day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The bye is coming at the right time for the 49ers, who have a laundry list of injuries and keep adding to it. Samuel was recovering from pneumonia last week and now will nurse these latest injuries over the course of the off week. It sounds like he's avoided anything serious, but there are unlikely to be any updates on Samuel until the 49ers return to practice next week.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ribs on SNF Samuel (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, 49ers team reporter Lindsey Pallares reports.

Impact Samuel had been playing effectively despite battling pneumonia over the week leading up to the game, but he injured his ribs in the second half. He caught four of seven targets for 71 yards while adding four rushing attempts for 15 yards prior to the injury. That production didn't include a 66-yard touchdown catch that was nullified by a holding penalty in the second quarter.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE