Deebo Samuel Sr. 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 215 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R2, #36
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 12.1
- Pos rank
- WR28
- Rostered
- 71%
Week 8: bye. Next game Week 9 vs. Raiders, Sun Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET 14th vs. WRs, neutral
Deebo Samuel Sr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Out, hamstring.
Through 5 games he's WR28 at 12.1 PPR points per game, against 11.8 over 16 games last season (WR25). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
He's out, hamstring. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most, and Jacob Cowing takes his snaps.
The next favorable matchup is the Cowboys in Week 10 (5th against WRs).
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Downfield role
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
- Average depth of target
- 2.5
- Drop rate
- 10.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 5
- YAC per reception
- 10.4
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 10 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 9 LV, 14thWk 10 DAL, 5thWk 11 MIN, 29thWk 12 SEA, 32nd
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, hamstring, and Jacob Cowing is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Vikings in Week 11 (29th) and the Seahawks in Week 12 (32nd) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 10.0% drop rate in 2026.
Keep researching Deebo Samuel Sr
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- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- 49ers usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- 49ers scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Deebo Samuel Sr. projects as a wR3 on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Deebo Samuel Sr. is the WR28 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in WR3 territory, a bench stash in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s projected role going forward?
Deebo Samuel Sr. is the listed starting WR, with Jacob Cowing next on the depth chart. He is out, hamstring for now, which puts that role on hold.
Will Deebo Samuel Sr. get more targets?
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s targets are holding steady: 4.5 a game over his last two games against 4.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s fantasy football upside?
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 18.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR13) and the Cowboys in Week 10 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Deebo Samuel Sr.'s fantasy value?
Deebo Samuel Sr.'s risks: he is out, hamstring and the Vikings in Week 11 and the Seahawks in Week 12 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Deebo Samuel Sr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.