Injuries have piled up for the 49ers, but an important reinforcement could come Sunday.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel plans to play in San Francisco's Week 4 game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Saturday night, citing a source.
Samuel sat out San Francisco's Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was expected to miss a "couple weeks" with a calf injury, per 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. But he returned to practice Thursday and was upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game.
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Source: #49ers WR Deebo Samuel plans to play Sunday vs the #Patriots.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 29, 2024
The All-Pro has 13 catches for 164 yards and a rushing touchdown in two games this season. Samuel (calf) is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/hYi0Z1W9HU
"I came back feeling pretty good, and we went to practice the past two days and still feeling good," Samuel said after practice Friday. "So, we'll just see how it goes. ... I think I'm right where I'm supposed to be with the information that I was given and the timeframe fit up pretty well."
ESPN's Adam Schefter later reported the same news, citing a source, stating Samuel is "expected" to play against New England.
49ers WR Deebo Samuel, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a calf injury, is expected to play vs. the Patriots, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2024
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Samuel has 177 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown in two games this season. He had 60 receptions for 892 yards and seven TDs and 225 rushing yards with five more scores in 15 games last season.
It is no secret the 49ers need their versatile playmaker on the field, and there might be a glimmer of hope for the Faithful.
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