San Francisco 49ers Deebo Samuel injury playoff win Green Bay Packers Report

49ers' Deebo Samuel optimistic about playing in NFC championship game after suffering shoulder injury, key player for San Francisco offense.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is feeling positive about his chances of playing in the NFC championship game next Sunday, despite suffering a left shoulder injury during the divisional round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Samuel expressed his optimism in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area after the game, and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that there is a chance he will be able to play next week.

The news of Samuel's potential return is a relief for the 49ers and their fans, as his absence would have a significant impact on the team's offense. The versatile Samuel was forced to leave the game after catching a pass from quarterback Brock Purdy in the first quarter and landing hard on his shoulder while fighting for extra yards. Although he initially returned to the game after being checked for a concussion, the shoulder issue resurfaced, and he was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game.

This isn't the first time Samuel has dealt with a shoulder injury, as he injured the same shoulder during a game against the Cleveland Browns earlier in the season, causing him to miss two games. Despite this setback, Samuel had an impressive regular season, accumulating 1,117 yards from scrimmage with 12 touchdowns.

While the 49ers were able to secure a victory over the Packers without Samuel, his absence was noticeable, and his return for the NFC championship game would undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the team's offense. The team and fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on Samuel's condition as they prepare for the upcoming game.