{"id":54690,"date":"2024-09-29T13:30:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T17:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=54690"},"modified":"2024-09-29T13:30:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T17:30:12","slug":"is-deebo-samuel-playing-in-week-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/is-deebo-samuel-playing-in-week-4\/54690\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Deebo Samuel playing in Week 4?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The San Francisco 49ers\u2019 offense has been hit hard by injuries as the 2024 season kicks off. Star running back Christian McCaffrey hasn\u2019t played a game yet, and tight end George Kittle has also been dealing with his own injury issues. On top of that, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, a versatile weapon for quarterback Brock Purdy, missed Week 3 due to injury.<\/p>\n

The 49ers, who were one of the favorites in the NFC after a narrow Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last season, are in desperate need of Samuel\u2019s return as injuries have begun to stack up. Even though wide receiver Jauan Jennings had a standout game in Samuel\u2019s absence in Week 3\u2014scoring three touchdowns\u2014San Francisco would still benefit greatly from having Samuel back on the field.<\/p>\n

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Will Deebo Samuel Play This Week? Injury Update<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Samuel suffered a calf injury in Week 2, which initially looked like it would keep him out for several weeks. However, the news has turned out to be more positive than expected as the 49ers prepare to face the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

Samuel practiced on Thursday and Friday this week, indicating he\u2019s getting closer to returning after sitting out in Week 3. The team has listed him as questionable for Sunday\u2019s game, so it\u2019s still unclear if he will play, but the signs are encouraging.<\/p>\n

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49ers\u2019 WR Depth Chart<\/em><\/h4>\n

With Samuel\u2019s calf injury in mind, here\u2019s a look at the current wide receiver situation for the 49ers heading into Week 4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nDeebo Samuel (questionable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nBrandon Aiyuk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nJauan Jennings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nRonnie Bell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nChris Conley<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

1. Deebo Samuel:<\/strong> Before getting injured, Samuel was performing like the superstar he is, racking up 164 receiving yards, 13 rushing yards, and a touchdown in the first two games. He remains one of the NFL\u2019s most versatile players, but his availability for Sunday is still uncertain. If he can\u2019t play, San Francisco has other capable receivers to step in.<\/p>\n

2. Brandon Aiyuk:<\/strong> Aiyuk, who recently signed a new deal with the 49ers, hasn\u2019t been as explosive this season as he was last year, accumulating just 119 yards on 20 catches through three games. However, he\u2019s still a valuable target for Purdy, and if Samuel can\u2019t go, Aiyuk will likely see more opportunities.<\/p>\n

3. Jauan Jennings:<\/strong> Jennings stepped up big in Week 3 while Samuel was out, recording 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. His impressive performance might lead to more involvement in the offense moving forward, but with Samuel and Aiyuk ahead of him, his long-term opportunities may still be limited.<\/p>\n

4. Ronnie Bell:<\/strong> Bell has had a quiet season so far, with only one reception to his name. If Samuel remains sidelined, there\u2019s a chance that Purdy could look to Bell for a few more plays.<\/p>\n

5. Chris Conley:<\/strong> Conley rounds out the receiving corps but has had minimal involvement, with just one catch for four yards this season. If Samuel is out against the Patriots, he could see a few more snaps.<\/p>\n

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Deebo Samuel\u2019s Fantasy Outlook for Week 4<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you have Deebo Samuel on your fantasy roster, he\u2019s definitely worth considering for your lineup\u2014unless you have several top-tier receivers who are fully healthy.<\/p>\n

When he\u2019s on the field, Samuel is heavily involved in the 49ers\u2019 offense. His only touchdown so far this season came on a rushing play, and he had 110 receiving yards in Week 2 against the Vikings. Given that he practiced this week, the 49ers likely wouldn\u2019t put him in the game just to use him as a decoy. If he\u2019s healthy enough to play, Purdy will want to lean on him to help move the chains.<\/p>\n

If Samuel does take the field against the Patriots, he\u2019s projected to be a high-end WR2 with the potential for WR1 production. However, there\u2019s still a chance he might need another week to recover from his calf injury, so it\u2019s essential to keep an eye on his status leading up to the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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