49ers WR Deebo Samuel Finished With ‘Crazy Stat’ in Win vs. Cardinals

Deebo Samuel delivered another unusual statistical performance as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals. The versatile wide receiver found several ways to contribute, producing a stat line that highlighted his ability to impact the game without relying on a huge number of traditional receiving opportunities.

Samuel finished with limited production as a receiver but remained heavily involved in the 49ers‘ offensive game plan. His contributions came through a combination of rushing attempts, receptions and designed touches, giving San Francisco another weapon for a Cardinals defense that had to account for his versatility.

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Jul 23, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) walks out of team headquarters onto the fields prior to practice on day one of training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The most notable aspect of his performance was how much he accomplished with relatively modest numbers in individual categories. Samuel’s ability to influence the offense through multiple roles has long been a defining part of his game, and the Cardinals once again had to prepare for him as both a receiver and a potential runner.

San Francisco’s coaching staff continued to find creative ways to put Samuel in favorable situations. Motion, misdirection and designed plays allowed the 49ers to move him around the formation, forcing Arizona to account for where he lined up before each snap and creating opportunities for the rest of the offense.

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Oct 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) is stopped by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye (43) after a gain at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Samuel finished San Francisco’s win over the Cardinals with an impressive statistic. This can be seen in a video shared by Fox Sports: NFL on X.

The performance also added another unusual chapter to Samuel’s growing list of statistical accomplishments. Rather than simply piling up receiving yards, he demonstrated how a player can have a significant impact by contributing in several areas, even when the final numbers do not resemble a traditional breakout performance.

For the 49ers, the victory mattered more than any individual statistic, but Samuel’s unusual production offered another reminder of his value. His ability to contribute in different ways gives San Francisco flexibility on offense and makes him particularly difficult for opposing defenses to predict from one possession to the next.