Rookie wide receivers set to play key role in Super Bowl race

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 08: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a first down against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

San Francisco 49ers – Deebo Samuel

Samuel was barely targeted in the Niners’ shock loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week, but history suggests that game will likely just be an anomaly, as the second-round pick has become a well-established part of the San Francisco attack.

The former South Carolina Gamecock has earned the trust of Jimmy Garoppolo, proving particularly dangerous on slants and on reverses, with Samuel frequently deployed out of the backfield.

His extremely physical running style has made him a very tough man to bring down in the open field, his 8.1 YAC per reception average indicative of that.

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With 669 yards and three touchdowns, Samuel has quickly delivered what the Niners expected of him. San Francisco will be relying on Samuel to produce in that manner in the postseason as the 49ers eye a Super Bowl run.

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