Following consecutive losses, san francisco 49ers He may be healthier offensively in Week 4. new england patriots. 49ers lost Los Angeles Rams Last week, he lost to Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel. Kittle is expected to return against the Patriots, and the 49ers will likely expect the same from Samuel.
Deebo Samuel injury status
According to NFL Network's Ian RapoportSamuel will be listed as questionable heading into Sunday. Samuel injured his calf in the second game against Samuel. minnesota vikings And he didn't practice all last week leading up to the game against the Rams. That wasn't the case this week. Samuel did not practice Wednesday, but practiced with a limited number of people Thursday and Friday. Samuel said, via ESPN's Nick Wagoner.,
“I came back feeling really good and went to practice the last two days and still felt good. So, we'll see how it goes…because the information we've been given and the time frame fit pretty well. , I think I'm in the right place.”
Things are looking positive for Samuel's return to the 49ers offense in Week 4. He will be a player to watch on Sunday. How Samuel's calf responds during two days of practice and warmups could determine whether he plays.
What Deebo Samuel's injury means for fantasy football
Last week, without Samuel, wide receiver Jauan Jennings had the best performance of his life against the Rams. Jennings finished as this week's top wide receiver in fantasy football with 11 receptions, 175 yards and three touchdowns.
However, if Samuel returns to action, Jennings' rise will be severely limited, especially with Kittle expected to return. Samuel was off to a good start to the season before injuring his calf. Against the Vikings, 49ers receivers had eight receptions for 110 yards. In Weeks 1 and 2, Samuel was a borderline WR1 but a WR11 in fantasy football.
Samuel's return will be a welcome addition to the 49ers' offense. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has worked hard all offseason, but has yet to make an impact, having not exceeded 50 yards in a game through three weeks. Samuel's versatility could also give the 49ers some of what Christian McCaffrey does in the backfield.
If Samuel returns, the Patriots could present him with a difficult challenge. Pairs other than week 2 seahawksThe Patriots have done a good job of protecting opposing wide receivers. The 49ers could also consider adding Samuel to the lineup to prevent his calf injury from re-aggravating too soon. If Samuel plays, he projects as a player with high-end WR2 upside.
