Deebo Samuel fuels 49ers' win over shorthanded Giants
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Deebo Samuel stepped up in a big way for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, helping them to a 30-12 victory over the New York Giants.
With Brandon Aiyuk out with a shoulder injury, Samuel was the 49ers' top receiving threat, and he didn't disappoint. He caught six passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, and he also rushed for 30 yards.
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Samuel's biggest play of the game came in the fourth quarter, when he caught a 79-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to put the 49ers up 27-12. The touchdown was the longest of Samuel's career, and it was the first passing touchdown of Purdy's career.
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"Deebo is a special player," Purdy said. "He can do it all. He can catch the ball, he can run the ball, he can block. He's just a dynamic playmaker."
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Samuel's performance was especially impressive considering that the Giants were missing several key defensive players, including Adoree' Jackson, Julian Love, and Azeez Ojulari.
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"I don't care who's out there," Samuel said. "My job is to make plays. I'm just trying to help my team win."
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The 49ers' victory was their third in a row, and it improved their record to 3-0. They are one of just two teams in the NFL that is still undefeated.
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Samuel's performance was a big reason for the 49ers' success on Thursday night. He is one of the most versatile and dangerous players in the NFL, and he is a key part of the 49ers' offense.
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In addition to his statistical contributions, Samuel also made some game-changing plays that don't show up in the box score. For example, on the 79-yard touchdown pass from Purdy, Samuel beat Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes with a double move and then ran away from him. It was a brilliant display of athleticism and route running.
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Samuel also made a key block on a 49ers rushing play in the fourth quarter. The block helped spring Jeff Wilson Jr. for a 20-yard gain that set up a field goal.
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Samuel's performance on Thursday night was a reminder of why he is one of the most exciting and dynamic players in the NFL. He is a threat to score every time he touches the ball, and he is also a valuable blocker. The 49ers are lucky to have him.
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