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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a calf strain he suffered late in a game against the Minnesota Vikings. This injury comes as the team is already without running back Christian McCaffrey, who is on injured reserve. Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed the challenges of losing key players but emphasized the need for the team to adapt. Samuel's injury history has been a concern, as he has never played a full season since joining the league in 2019.
- Deebo Samuel will miss a couple of weeks due to a calf strain.
- Christian McCaffrey is also out for at least three games with Achilles tendonitis.
- The 49ers are facing significant challenges with key offensive players injured.
Deebo Samuel | WR
Injury
Week 3
8 receptions
10 targets
110 rec yards
02 carries
0- Suffered a calf strain late in the game against the Vikings.
- Finished the game with 8 receptions for 110 yards and 2 carries for -10 yards.
- Has a history of injuries, missing time in every season since 2019.
Christian McCaffrey | RB
Injury
- On injured reserve with Achilles tendonitis, expected to miss at least three games.
San Francisco 49ers
- Missing key offensive players in Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey.
- Need to rely on other receivers like Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings to step up.