49ers Injury Report: Deebo Samuel’s production could increase vs. the Cowboys after being used sparingly in Week 4

Deebo Samuel 49ers pic
Deebo Samuel 49ers pic

Ahead of the 49ers’ Week 4 contest vs. the Cardinals, WR Deebo Samuel was not fully healthy. He was dealing with a knee and rib injury that made him very limited. Luckily, the Niners have a workhorse RB in Christian McCaffrey and a number of other talented players on offense. 

Not many players in the NFL are as productive as a WR and RB as the All-Pro. After being used sparingly in Week 4, Samuel’s production should increase against the Cowboys. It could have been a part of the 49ers plan all along. They knew they had Dallas coming up in Week 5. Maybe they used Samuel less last week knowing they’d call his number more against the Cowboys.

Deebo Samuel was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday for the 49ers


Last week, Deebo Samuel did not practice at all for San Francisco. With that, he was used sparingly vs. the Cardinals. Samuel only had three carries for six yards and did not have any work in the passing game. They know how much Samuel means to the roster and luckily they have talent all around that can help replace his production.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Samuel’s knee injury is not expected to be long-term. He did say that the 27-year-old still needs to get treatment done on his knee each day. After a small workload in Week 4, expect to see that change for Deebo in Week 5. The Cowboys are far and away the 49ers toughest opponent so far this season.


Through four games this season, Deebo Samuel has 17 receptions for 245 yards and one receiving touchdown. On top of that, he has 11 carries for 54 yards and one rushing touchdown. Being able to practice on Wednesday was a sign that Samuel is trending in the right direction with his knee injury.

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