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However, the star wide receiver has only missed one game because of injury this season, sitting out the Week 3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Yet, fantasy players have lost faith in Samuel.
The veteran has gone from a borderline must-start wide receiver in 2023 to a fantasy bust in 2024. Should fantasy players bench Samuel for tonight’s matchup against the Rams? Let’s dive into it.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Fantasy Football Outlook
Samuel is the WR50 for the year, averaging 7.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Many thought he would become a top-12 wide receiver once Brandon Aiyuk suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. However, Jauan Jennings has been the 49ers’ top wide receiver, with Aiyuk out of the lineup.
Meanwhile, Samuel has had a rough week on social media, posting about not seeing the ball enough. The internet quickly reminded him that he leads the team in drops. Yet, fantasy players shouldn’t bench him in Week 15. Furthermore, Samuel is arguably a top-15 wide receiver.
COMMUNITY NOTE JUST ENDED DEEBO SAMUEL CAREER.
💀💀💀
BODY BAG. pic.twitter.com/swXciQwv7s
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) December 10, 2024
Should I Bench Deebo Samuel Sr. In Week 15?
Los Angeles has surrendered 29.4 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, the ninth-most in the NFL. They have given up 47 or more fantasy points to wide receivers in three matchups this season, including last week.
The Buffalo Bills wide receiver core had 17 receptions for 273 receiving yards, two touchdowns, and 47.9 fantasy points against the Rams in Week 14, with Khalil Shakir and Amari Cooper totaling 95 or more yards. Meanwhile, Samuel received a ringing endorsement from a teammate.
George Kittle believes the star wide receiver will break out of his slump and pop off against the division rivals tonight. While Samuel has scored 4.1 or fewer fantasy points in four consecutive games, the veteran has had several massive performances against Los Angeles over the past few years.
George Kittle reacts to Deebo Samuel's tweet and thinks he's going to POP OFF on TNF 👀
"Deebo's very close to breaking it wide open. I'm very excited for him this Thursday because I think he's going to have one of those amazing Deebo Thursday Night games." pic.twitter.com/RrMoQ4gthZ
— KNBR (@KNBR) December 10, 2024
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