Samuel exited the Divisional Round clash with Green Bay in the first half due to a shoulder injury, despite having been cleared following an initial check for a head injury. He did not return to the field and was not in uniform when seen on the sideline during the second half. This raised concerns, especially since Samuel had missed two regular-season games earlier due to a hairline fracture sustained in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
Despite Samuel's assurance of being okay after the game, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the wide receiver had escaped a fracture. However, his status for the upcoming Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions remains uncertain. Samuel might decide to play through the injury against Detroit, considering a longer break would follow if the Niners win and advance to the Super Bowl.
San Francisco encountered difficulties moving the ball without Samuel in the second half against the Packers. They are undoubtedly eager to avoid a similar situation when facing the formidable defense of the Lions.
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22 JANVIER | 64 ANSWERS Breaking News: The San Francisco 49ers Provide Significant Injury Update Regarding Star Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel. Who will win the game? | ||
49ers | 40 | 62.5 % |
Lions | 24 | 37.5 % |
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