Deebo Samuel Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 215 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R2, #36
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.3
- Pos rank
- WR23
- Rostered
- 84%
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 27th vs. WRs, tough
Deebo Samuel Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
13.3 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Deebo Samuel's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,at LAR,18.0,WR13
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,6.5,WR59
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,15.4,WR21
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 19,vs WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at ATL,FavorableFalcons vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Deebo Samuel?
Samuel is averaging 13.3 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 9 catches for 159 yards and 2 TD on 11 targets. That ranks WR23, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
He has caught 81.8% of his targets at 14.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Brock Purdy.
His best week was WR13 in Week 1 at the Rams (18.0 points); his worst, WR59 in Week 2 against the Dolphins (6.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (1st vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Samuel ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Deebo Samuel 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Rams | W 27–7 | 18.0 | WR13 |
| 2 | vs Dolphins | W 35–13 | 6.5 | WR59 |
| 3 | vs Cardinals | W 36–30 | 15.4 | WR21 |
| Total | 3–0 | 39.9 | WR23 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 11 | 9 | 159 | 2 | 39.9 | 13.3 | — |
| 2025 | WAS | 16 | 99 | 72 | 727 | 5 | 188.2 | 11.8 | WR33 |
| 2024 | SF | 15 | 81 | 51 | 670 | 3 | 153.6 | 10.2 | WR50 |
| 2023 | SF | 15 | 89 | 60 | 892 | 7 | 243.7 | 16.2 | WR12 |
| 2022 | SF | 13 | 94 | 56 | 632 | 2 | 166.4 | 12.8 | WR29 |
| Career | 100 | 619 | 415 | 5,678 | 29 | 1394.6 | 13.9 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
WRs like Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Deebo Samuel in Week 4?
Deebo Samuel is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Broncos, as the WR23 in PPR total points this season (13.3 a game). The Broncos rank 27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Samuel.
How many fantasy points is Deebo Samuel averaging in 2026?
Deebo Samuel is averaging 13.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 39.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 15.4 points.
Where does Deebo Samuel rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Deebo Samuel ranks WR23 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Deebo Samuel worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Deebo Samuel is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 84% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Deebo Samuel's fantasy football role?
Deebo Samuel is the 49ers' starting WR, with Jordan Watkins behind him. He is averaging 3.7 targets a game, on 58% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Deebo Samuel's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Deebo Samuel's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 at the Seahawks (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Commanders (1st in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Deebo Samuel been in fantasy football this season?
Deebo Samuel has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.0 points around his 13.3-point average.
What is Deebo Samuel's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Deebo Samuel's floor has been 6.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR59) and his ceiling 18.0 (Week 1, WR13). His median week has been 15.4 points. See Samuel's full game log.
Deebo Samuel 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · San Francisco 49ersTouchdowns account for 30% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 9
- Yards
- 159
- TD
- 2
- Targets
- 11
17.7 Y/R81.8% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 30
- TD
- 0
4 Att7.5 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 39.9
- Pos rank
- WR23
18.0 Best Week 1 @ LAR6.5 Worst Week 2 vs MIA
Advanced Receiving Stats
Samuel is a short-area target (5.4 yards per target last season), with a 13.6% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 15 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 14.5 | 98th | 7.5 | 45th |
| Fantasy points per target | 2.81 | 99th | 1.21 | 70th |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.93 | 76th |
| YAC per reception | 13.8 | 100th | 6.3 | 92nd |
| Catch rate | 81.8% | 88th | 74.4% | 93rd |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 13.6% | 40th | 22.7% | 87th |
| Snap share | 59.3% | 33rd | 72.3% | 63rd |
| Air-yards share | 5.8% | 6th | 13.2% | 38th |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th | 12 | 67th |
| Route participation | — | — | 76.4% | 72nd |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 3.3 | 2nd | 5.4 | 3rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Samuel scores efficiently per target and gains a lot per target, but sees few air yards.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.3
Fantasy PPG
3.7
Targets/g
53
Rec yds/g
Deebo Samuel career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 11 | 9 | 159 | 2 | 30 | 39.9 | 13.3 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 99 | 72 | 727 | 5 | 75 | 188.2 | 11.8 | WR33 |
| 2024 | 15 | 81 | 51 | 670 | 3 | 136 | 153.6 | 10.2 | WR50 |
| 2023 | 15 | 89 | 60 | 892 | 7 | 225 | 243.7 | 16.2 | WR12 |
| 2022 | 13 | 94 | 56 | 632 | 2 | 232 | 166.4 | 12.8 | WR29 |
| 2021 | 16 | 120 | 77 | 1,405 | 6 | 365 | 335.0 | 20.9 | WR3 |
| 2020 | 7 | 44 | 33 | 391 | 1 | 26 | 80.7 | 11.5 | WR46 |
| 2019 | 15 | 81 | 57 | 802 | 3 | 159 | 187.1 | 12.5 | WR35 |
| Career | 100 | 619 | 415 | 5,678 | 29 | 1,248 | 1394.6 | 13.9 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.9
Career PPG
100 games over 8 seasons
83%
Availability
Share of team games he played
45%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Samuel has averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game over 100 games and 8 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2021). The average hides two careers: 14.0 a game in his seven seasons with a starter's volume, 13.3 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 13.3 per game, up 1.5 from 2025. That is despite less volume (3.7 targets a game against 6.2), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Brock Purdy.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Samuel's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,405Rec yards2021
- 7Rec TD2023
- 335.0Fantasy pts2021 · WR3
- 5,678Career rec yds2019–2026
WRs like Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Deebo Samuel have in 2026?
Deebo Samuel has 39.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.3 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR23 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Deebo Samuel have this season?
Deebo Samuel has 159 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 9 catches and 11 targets. His high was 80 yards, in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many receptions does Deebo Samuel have this season?
Deebo Samuel has 9 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.0 a game, on 11 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many targets does Deebo Samuel have this season?
Deebo Samuel has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.7 a game, and caught 82% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 1 at the Rams.
How many receiving touchdowns does Deebo Samuel have this season?
Deebo Samuel has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Deebo Samuel averaging?
Deebo Samuel is averaging 53.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 159 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Deebo Samuel averaging?
Deebo Samuel is averaging 17.7 yards per reception in 2026, 159 yards on 9 catches.
How many games has Deebo Samuel played in 2026?
Deebo Samuel has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Deebo Samuel's stats last season?
In 2025, Deebo Samuel caught 72 of 99 targets for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games. That was 188.2 PPR points (11.8 per game), a WR33 finish.
What are Deebo Samuel's career NFL stats?
Across 8 seasons and 100 games, Deebo Samuel has 415 catches for 5,678 yards and 29 touchdowns, for 1394.6 PPR fantasy points (13.9 per game).
How many touchdowns does Deebo Samuel have in his career?
Deebo Samuel has 50 touchdowns in his NFL career: 21 rushing and 29 receiving, over 100 games.
How many career receiving yards does Deebo Samuel have?
Deebo Samuel has 5,678 career receiving yards over 8 seasons, on 415 catches.
Deebo Samuel Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.3
Targets/g
3.7
Rec/g
3.0
Rec yds/g
53.0
Yds/rec
17.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Deebo Samuel has averaged 3.7 targets, 3.0 receptions and 13.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Deebo Samuel has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against LAR (18.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against MIA (6.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR21st | W 27-7 | 18.0 | 7 | 6 | 48 | 1 | 8.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 1 · LAR · W 27-7 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIA29th | W 35-13 | 6.5 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR59 |
Week 2 · MIA · W 35-13 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | ARI5th | W 36-30 | 15.4 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 0 | WR21 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 36-30 · 15.4 pts
How the 15.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two WR1 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR23 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Arizona
0/0, 80 yds, 1 TD. 2 carries, 14 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Miami
3/4, 31 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
Just 7.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at the Rams
6/7, 48 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 12 rush yds.
Just 6.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.3)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
Deebo Samuel Game Log 2023
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
16.2
Targets/g
5.9
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
59.5
Yds/rec
14.9
Across 15 games in 2023, Deebo Samuel has averaged 5.9 targets, 4.0 receptions and 16.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Deebo Samuel has finished as a top-12 WR in 6 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 13 against PHI (35.8 points); the lowest was Week 4 against ARI (0.6).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT13th | W 30-7 | 11.3 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 11.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | WR36 |
Week 1 · PIT · W 30-7 · 11.3 pts
How the 11.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAR8th | W 30-23 | 22.1 | 9 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 10.5 | 5 | 38 | 1 | WR12 |
Week 2 · LAR · W 30-23 · 22.1 pts
How the 22.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYG9th | W 30-12 | 25.1 | 12 | 6 | 129 | 1 | 21.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR9 |
Week 3 · NYG · W 30-12 · 25.1 pts
How the 25.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | ARI20th | W 35-16 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 6 | 0 | WR124 |
Week 4 · ARI · W 35-16 · 0.6 pts
How the 0.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DAL29th | W 42-10 | 11.5 | 3 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 18.3 | 5 | 30 | 0 | WR27 |
Week 5 · DAL · W 42-10 · 11.5 pts
How the 11.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CLE30th | L 17-19 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 11 | 0 | WR100 |
Week 6 · CLE · L 17-19 · 1.1 pts
How the 1.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | JAX10th | W 34-3 | 15.9 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 3 | 29 | 1 | WR17 |
Week 10 · JAX · W 34-3 · 15.9 pts
How the 15.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | TB6th | W 27-14 | 9.2 | 4 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 21.0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | WR39 |
Week 11 · TB · W 27-14 · 9.2 pts
How the 9.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | SEA12th | W 31-13 | 22.4 | 9 | 7 | 79 | 0 | 11.3 | 4 | 15 | 1 | WR10 |
Week 12 · SEA · W 31-13 · 22.4 pts
How the 22.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | PHI2nd | W 42-19 | 35.8 | 4 | 4 | 116 | 2 | 29.0 | 3 | 22 | 1 | WR2 |
Week 13 · PHI · W 42-19 · 35.8 pts
How the 35.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | SEA12th | W 28-16 | 34.0 | 9 | 7 | 149 | 1 | 21.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | WR1 |
Week 14 · SEA · W 28-16 · 34.0 pts
How the 34.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | ARI20th | W 45-29 | 21.9 | 7 | 4 | 48 | 2 | 12.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 15 · ARI · W 45-29 · 21.9 pts
How the 21.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | BAL26th | L 19-33 | 9.4 | 12 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 11.8 | 2 | 7 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 16 · BAL · L 19-33 · 9.4 pts
How the 9.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | WAS1st | W 27-10 | 18.2 | 6 | 5 | 37 | 1 | 7.4 | 3 | 35 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 17 · WAS · W 27-10 · 18.2 pts
How the 18.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | LAR8th | L 20-21 | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 11 | 0 | WR65 |
Week 18 · LAR · L 20-21 · 5.2 pts
How the 5.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Eight WR1 weeks, two WR2 weeks and five busts. The spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR36 · Wk 2 WR12 · Wk 3 WR9 · Wk 4 WR124 · Wk 5 WR27 · Wk 6 WR100 · Wk 10 WR17 · Wk 11 WR39 · Wk 12 WR10 · Wk 13 WR2 · Wk 14 WR1 · Wk 15 WR11 · Wk 16 WR45 · Wk 17 WR13 · Wk 18 WR65
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by the Rams
2/2, 21 yds. 1 carry, 11 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Washington
5/6, 37 yds, 1 TD. 3 carries, 35 rush yds.
Just 6.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Baltimore
4/12, 47 yds. 2 carries, 7 rush yds.
Just 3.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Arizona
4/7, 48 yds, 2 TD. 1 carry, 11 rush yds.
Just 6.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Seattle
7/9, 149 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 1 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a shootout
4/4, 116 yds, 2 TD. 3 carries, 22 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Seattle
7/9, 79 yds. 4 carries, 15 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Tampa Bay
3/4, 63 yds. 1 carry, -1 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Jacksonville
4/4, 30 yds. 3 carries, 29 rush yds.
Just 7.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
0/1, 0 yds. 2 carries, 11 rush yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a home win
3/3, 55 yds. 5 carries, 30 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
0/0, 0 yds. 3 carries, 6 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Giants
6/12, 129 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at the Rams
6/9, 63 yds. 5 carries, 38 rush yds.
Just 7.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Pittsburgh
5/7, 55 yds. 2 carries, 8 rush yds.
Just 7.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WRs like Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel Game Log FAQ
How did Deebo Samuel do in his last game?
Deebo Samuel scored 15.4 PPR points in Week 3 against the Cardinals, a 36–30 win, a WR21 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 80 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 14 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Deebo Samuel score in his last game?
Deebo Samuel scored 15.4 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Cardinals, a WR21 finish for the week. That was 2.1 above his season average of 13.3.
How many receiving yards did Deebo Samuel have in his last game?
Deebo Samuel had 80 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Cardinals, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Deebo Samuel score in his last game?
Deebo Samuel scored 1 touchdown in Week 3 against the Cardinals: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Deebo Samuel have in his last game?
Deebo Samuel caught 0 of no targets for 80 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
What were Deebo Samuel's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Dolphins, a 35–13 win, Deebo Samuel caught 3 of 4 targets for 31 yards, and ran for 4 yards. That was 6.5 PPR points, a WR59 finish.
What was Deebo Samuel's best game this season?
Deebo Samuel's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Rams: 18.0 PPR points, a WR13 finish. He caught 6 of 7 targets for 48 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 12 yards.
What was Deebo Samuel's worst game this season?
Deebo Samuel's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Dolphins: 6.5 PPR points, a WR59 finish. He caught 3 of 4 targets for 31 yards, and ran for 4 yards.
How many games has Deebo Samuel scored a touchdown in this season?
Deebo Samuel has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 3.
Can I see Deebo Samuel's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Samuel's weekly results from any season from 2019 through 2025.
Deebo Samuel Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR25 last season at 11.8 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR23 at 13.3 PPR points per game, against 11.8 over 16 games last season (WR25). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Jordan Watkins is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Commanders in Week 6 (1st against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 7 (3rd against WRs).
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Commanders in Week 6 and the Falcons in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 DEN, 27thWk 5 SEA, 30thWk 6 WAS, 1stWk 7 ATL, 3rd
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Jordan Watkins is next on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Broncos in Week 4 (27th) and the Seahawks in Week 5 (30th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
WRs like Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Deebo Samuel's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Deebo Samuel projects as a wR2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Deebo Samuel's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Deebo Samuel is the WR23 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Deebo Samuel's projected role going forward?
Deebo Samuel is the listed starting WR, with Jordan Watkins next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Deebo Samuel get more targets?
Deebo Samuel's targets are trending down: 2.0 a game over his last two games against 3.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Deebo Samuel's fantasy football upside?
Deebo Samuel's upside: his ceiling this season is 18.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR13) and the Commanders in Week 6 and the Falcons in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Deebo Samuel's fantasy value?
Deebo Samuel's risks: Jordan Watkins is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Broncos in Week 4 and the Seahawks in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Deebo Samuel's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Deebo Samuel News & Updates
Samuel solid in win vs. Arizona
0 REC, 80 YDS, 1 TD (0 TGT)
2 CAR, 14 YDS
15.4 fantasy points · WR21
Samuel caught 0 of 0 targets for 80 yards and one touchdown in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Samuel struggles vs. Miami
6.5 fantasy points · WR59 · 6.8 below his 13.3 average
Samuel caught 3 of 4 targets for 31 yards in the 35–13 win vs. Miami. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Successful 49ers return in win (opens in new tab)
Thrived in return, boosting fantasy value.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 6.5 PPR points, a WR59 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 10W 27–7 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. Samuel solid in win at Los Angeles
18.0 fantasy points · WR13 · 4.7 above his 13.3 average
Samuel caught 6 of 7 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown in the 27–7 win at Los Angeles. That was 21% of the team's targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. One catch in preseason debut (opens in new tab)
Quiet preseason debut with just one reception.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Samuel's quarterback and target competition.
- Mike Evans: Suited up for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Working on side field Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Day-to-day with rib strain (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: Another DNP on Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: On track to practice, play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Deebo Samuel News FAQ
What is the latest news on Deebo Samuel?
The latest Samuel update, from September 27: Samuel solid in win vs. Arizona. Samuel caught 0 of 0 targets for 80 yards and one touchdown in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona.
How does the latest Deebo Samuel news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 15.4 fantasy points, a WR21 finish, 2.1 above his 13.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Deebo Samuel Bio
Deebo Samuel is a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 19. Born January 15, 1996, in Inman, SC, he attended Inman Chapman and played college football at South Carolina.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Samuel in round 2, pick 36, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Washington Commanders on March 12, 2025. Since then, Samuel played for the Washington Commanders (2025) and returned to the San Francisco 49ers in 2026.
In 100 regular-season games since 2019, he has caught 415 passes for 5,678 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
San Francisco 49ers Current team2026–present, second stint
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Washington Commanders2025
Acquired in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers on March 12, 2025. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 15 of 16 games.
San Francisco 49ers2019–2024
Selected in round 2, pick 36, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 73 of 81 games.
College: South Carolina
Transactions
- SignedSigned a one-year contract worth up to $7 million with the San Francisco 49ers.
- TradedTraded by the San Francisco 49ers to the Washington Commanders for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $71.55 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
- ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the San Francisco 49ers.
- ActivatedActivated by the San Francisco 49ers.
- SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 2, pick 36.
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About Deebo Samuel: Bio FAQ
How old is Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel is 30 years old. He was born on January 15, 1996. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Deebo Samuel?
Deebo Samuel is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does Deebo Samuel weigh?
Deebo Samuel weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Deebo Samuel wear?
Deebo Samuel wears number 19 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Deebo Samuel play?
Deebo Samuel plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 19. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Deebo Samuel play for?
Deebo Samuel plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver. He has been with the 49ers since 2026.
Where did Deebo Samuel go to college?
Deebo Samuel played college football at South Carolina, after attending Inman Chapman (SC). The San Francisco 49ers drafted him out of South Carolina in 2019.
When was Deebo Samuel drafted?
The San Francisco 49ers selected Deebo Samuel in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 36th overall pick, out of South Carolina.
What round was Deebo Samuel drafted in?
Deebo Samuel was a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 36th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
What pick was Deebo Samuel in the NFL Draft?
Deebo Samuel was the 36th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round.
Where is Deebo Samuel from?
Deebo Samuel went to high school in South Carolina, at Inman Chapman, before playing college football at South Carolina.
When is Deebo Samuel's birthday?
Deebo Samuel's birthday is January 15. He was born on January 15, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Deebo Samuel been in the NFL?
2026 is Deebo Samuel's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a second-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Deebo Samuel played for?
Deebo Samuel has played for the San Francisco 49ers (two stints) and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Deebo Samuel enter the NFL?
Deebo Samuel entered the NFL in 2019, when the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 8th season.