Deebo Samuel is officially out for “at least a couple of weeks” with a hamstring injury, a blow that came after he left Sunday’s brutal Week 5 loss against our Seattle Seahawks. It’s tough to swallow that game, especially when a key moment in the third quarter with Samuel going down didn’t even stop San Francisco from pulling off the win at Lumen Field.
The Play That Stung
Man, that game was a rollercoaster. Samuel’s injury went down late in the third quarter with our Hawks actually leading, 23-21. He stayed on the ground for what felt like forever after committing their second turnover of the quarter. He fumbled the ball after a catch, and while the momentum felt like it was shifting our way, that turnover only led to a Seattle field goal. Samuel was ruled out for the rest of the game right then with that hamstring issue. You’d think losing a weapon like that, especially after a turnover leading to points for us, would break their spirit, right? Nope.
Still Found a Way to Win
Even with Samuel sidelined, the 49ers somehow found a way to respond, ripping off consecutive scoring drives. Brock Purdy found Brandin Cooks, who they just signed to help with receiver injuries, for a touchdown. Then, Eddy Pineiro nailed a 44-yard field goal, and that was the game-winner. Seriously, Eddy Pineiro? Mike Evans had a huge day, hauling in seven catches for 113 yards and a score, even with two fractured ribs! It just felt like everything went their way even after Samuel’s injury. The final score, 49ers 32, Seahawks 29, just feels like a gut punch, especially knowing we had a shot when Samuel fumbled.
Samuel, who’s 30 now, had a successful reunion with them after coming back this offseason from spending 2025 with the Commanders. He’s tied for second on their squad with three touchdown catches and second in receptions, plus he’s got four runs that picked up first downs. You’d think his absence would finally open a door for someone in the NFC West.
What’s Next For Them?
The 49ers are still one of only three undefeated teams out there, sitting pretty with a two-game cushion over the rest of the NFC West. Even with Evans and Cooks having to step up big time while Samuel is out for “multiple weeks,” their schedule isn’t letting up. They’re hosting Washington next week on “Monday Night Football” before heading to Atlanta to face the Falcons in Week 7, then they get a bye in Week 8. It’s just frustrating to see them cruise along, even when they get hit with an injury during a game we almost had. We’ve got to regroup, Seattle. That one stings.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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