DEEBO SAMUEL SR. NEWS

Rookies catch on quickly for Bengals, Dolphins and Falcons

Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle and Kyle Pitts were all high first-rounders in last April’s draft and are leading the way in what looks to be a historic season for NFL rookies

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up to limited showing Samuel (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 49ers are taking a cautious approach with Samuel's calf issue, which didn't allow him to get on the practice field to begin Week 8 prep. But, as coach Kyle Shanahan told Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News, he expressed optimism Wednesday about the wide receiver being active Sunday in Chicago. Thursday's development is a step in the right direction, but there's still a chance he heads into the weekend with a designation if he isn't a full participant Friday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears, 49ers looking to stop skids, get back to winning

San Francisco and Chicago come into Sunday's game at Soldier Field looking to stop their skids

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metrics

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kadarius Toney, Deebo Samuel, Rob Gronkowski, more impacting Week 8 start-or-sit decisions Kadarius Toney, Deebo Samuel, Rob Gronkowksi, Sterling Shepard, Kenny Golladay, and T.Y. Hilton headline a significant group of pass-catcher...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Garoppolo returns to Chicago 4 years after 1st 49ers start

When San Francisco traveled to Chicago four years ago, it was a memorable homecoming for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out Wednesday with calf injury Coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel won't practice Wednesday due to a calf injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Shanahan noted Samuel looked "OK" during Wednesday's walkthrough, per Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News, and also relayed optimism that the wide receiver will be available for Sunday's game at Chicago, according to Wagoner. Samuel still has a pair of practices this week to get back on the field and prove the health of his quad, but his status now bears watching as the weekend approaches.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys' Elliott, Chiefs' Hill among best bets to score

We’ve got quite a few games under our belts at this point, so touchdown dependencies are starting to level out, giving us a good idea of who can keep up their high-scoring ways

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deebo Samuel: 'We're Way Better Than Our Record Shows' Samuel said the 49ers need to "lock in" to bounce back from 2-4 start and evaluated the team's offensive performance in Week 7.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Reaches century mark while scoring Samuel had seven receptions (11 targets) for 100 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Colts.

Impact Samuel did not record a rushing attempt for the first time since Week 1, and he also lost a fumble in the heavy rain at Levi's Stadium. That's where the bad news ends, as the dynamic wideout posted his third 100-yard game with a score through six contests this year. The 49ers offense looked lost for extended periods Sunday, but Samuel is proving to be an asset that can produce regardless of the situation surrounding him. The third-year wideout is about as must-start as they come for next week's tilt against the Bears.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT ' Xavier Rhodes Blankets Deebo Samuel For Physical INT Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes blankets San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a physical interception.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Jimmy Garoppolo Caps Off 49ers Three-Play Drive with a 14-Yard TD to Deebo Samuel Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo capped off the 49ers 70-yard drive with a 14-yard touchdown to wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Wentz leads Colts to rain-soaked 30-18 win over 49ers

Carson Wentz threw two TD passes and ran for another score to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a rain-soaked 30-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garoppolo caps 49ers' quick 3-play drive with 14-yard TD to Deebo Samuel San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo caps the 49ers' 3-play, 70-yard drive with a 14-yard touchdown to 49ers wide receiver Deebo...

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • NFL.COM

Watch: Jimmy Garoppolo carves up Colts, hits Deebo Samuel for TD Three consecutive completions for Jimmy G, including a TD pass to Deebo Samuel, help the #49ers cut the Colts lead to 20-18/

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

HIGHLIGHT ' Darius Leonard Forces Deebo Samuel Fumble Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard forces a Deebo Samuel fumble against the San Francisco 49ers.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins invests in Premier League club

Three-time Pro Bowl safety Malcolm Jenkins spent his bye week building his portfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

49ers coming off bye seek 1st win vs. Colts since 2001

The San Francisco 49ers return from a bye week looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they host the Indianapolis Colts

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deebo Samuel: 'We Have to Capitalize on Opportunities' Samuel evaluated the 49ers Week 5 loss to the Cardinals and broke down his touchdown run.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Scores on ground Samuel caught three of nine targets for 58 yards against Arizona on Sunday, adding a 13-yard touchdown carry.

Impact Samuel didn't have the greatest fantasy showing in Week 5, but the nine-target workload reiterates his indisputable WR1 status within the 49ers offense, and the rushing touchdown is a reminder that he's not truly dependent on the pass to produce. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance struggled to get Samuel the ball in the tough matchup, yet Samuel still found a way to give his fantasy investors some help. It's not clear whether Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) will be ready to return after the Week 6 bye, but if he does there's reason to think Samuel might get back on track as a pass catcher.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Deebo Samuel Goes Up to Snag a 26-Yard Catch 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught a pass from quarterback Trey Lance over his defender for 26 yards.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Cardinals use Hopkins, stellar defense to beat 49ers 17-10

The Arizona Cardinals improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1974, riding a stellar defensive performance to a 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deebo Samuel Weaves through Defenders for a 13-Yard TD 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel rushed for 13 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

WATCH: Deebo Samuel scores vintage Deebo touchdown Running back Deebo? Sure. Touchdown #49ers.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM