The standing of San Francisco 49ers star broad receiver Deebo Samuel remains to be up within the air, heading into the NFC Championship Recreation in opposition to the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Samuel ( left shoulder) will miss apply Wednesday, and San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed it stays unclear whether or not the previous Professional Bowler will play.
Samuel suffered the damage within the Niners’ 24-21 divisional-round victory in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers and did not return to the sport. In Week 6 in opposition to the Cleveland Browns, the 28-year-old fractured his left shoulder, which sidelined him for 2 video games. Whereas he did not refracture it, Shanahan stated “it hurts,” through Professional Soccer Speak’s Josh Alper.
Samuel’s influence on San Francisco’s offense can’t be overstated. In accordance with ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, the 49ers averaged 7.1 yards per play within the common season when he was on the sector, in comparison with 5.7 yards when he wasn’t. The 49ers additionally misplaced the 2 video games he missed.
“I believe he is in all probability the perfect playmaker on this league,” 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy stated Wednesday, through KNBR-FM in San Francisco. “You get the ball in his arms, he can do no matter he needs. Deebo positively provides us some juice and power and momentum. If he isn’t enjoying, that’ll be powerful on us, however we’ll have guys able to play as effectively.”
In opposition to Inexperienced Bay, Purdy’s play wavered with out his No. 1 WR. The second-year QB accomplished 22-of-39 passes for 252 yards, one TD and a below-average 86.7 passer ranking.
The Lions protection is inconsistent, because it’s twenty third within the league in factors allowed (23.2). Nevertheless, it has the second-most sacks within the postseason (six). The strong pass-rush may rattle Purdy, who may battle with out one in every of his finest playmakers.
Nonetheless, as of Wednesday, FanDuel lists San Francisco as a seven-point favourite in its residence recreation. The 49ers hope to make their second Tremendous Bowl look in 5 years.
