San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. was unavailable for the team's Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to a calf strain, but he has since recovered and played in the team's last two games.
Let's check on Samuel's status for the 49ers' upcoming Week 6 contest against the Seattle Seahawks.
Will Deebo Samuel play against the Seahawks tonight?
Deebo Samuel will be available for the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 6 clash against the Seattle Seahawks. Barring any last-minute setbacks, he is expected to be on the field as he was not included on the team's injury report ahead of the Thursday Night Football game.
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Tight end George Kittle (ribs) and linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) have also been cleared to play against the Seahawks. Despite struggling with nagging injuries over the past few weeks, both players have managed to avoid carrying injury designations going into the game.
How has Deebo Samuel performed this season?
Deebo Samuel had a strong start to the season but has struggled in his last three games, with zero touchdowns during that stretch. He has accumulated only 179 receiving yards on 12 catches out of 18 targets.
Samuel's big-play expertise could be the key for the 49ers in Week 6, especially given the team's overall struggles this season.
Seattle's defense is tough for most wide receivers, but Samuel has a great track record against the Seahawks. In fact, he has played some of the finest games of his pro career against them.
In the six regular season games that Samuel has played against Seattle, he recorded 100+ receiving yards in four. He also had a 133-receiving yard game in his only postseason game against them.
Samuel also caught 14 passes for 228 yards and one receiving touchdown in the two games he played against the Hawks the previous season. He also added 16 yards and one touchdown on the ground in those two games.
How to watch Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers on Thursday?
The Seattle Seahawks take on the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night in Week 6 with the goal of snapping their two-game losing run. Having said that, the Hawks have a difficult task ahead of them because, dating back to 2022, they have recorded five straight losses against the Niners.
Game Details:
- Date and Time: Thursday, Oct. 10 at 8:15 p.m ET
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- TV: Available for streaming on Amazon Prime
- Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter)
- Live streaming: FuboTV
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