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Is Deebo Samuel playing in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams? How long will Samuel be out with his injury? Best replacements for Deebo Samuel in fantasy football.
Deebo Samuel's fantasy owners have more concerns than the addition of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco offense. Samuel suffered a hamstring injury in the 49ers' Week 7 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan has already ruled Deebo Samuel out for Week 8, stating that "he's not good enough to go."
Given this grave news about Deebo Samuel, fantasy owners are in a pinch without their star wideout. When will Deebo Samuel return from his injury? Who can you replace Deebo Samuel with this week in fantasy football?
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When Will Deebo Samuel Return From His Injury?
Deebo Samuel has a decorated history of hamstring injuries. Dating back to his freshman year at South Carolina, Samuel has missed 16 games due to hamstring strains. He's missed a minimum of three consecutive games every time he's aggravated his hamstring.
Fortunately for Deebo Samuel's fantasy owners, the 49ers have a Week 9 bye that will give Samuel added rest without missing a competition. Samuel has a chance to return in Week 10 for Sunday Night Football against the Chargers.
This week could be the only game Samuel misses. Barring any setbacks, Deebo Samuel should make his return in Week 10 or 11. Given Deebo's elaborate injury history, however, Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers could be cautious with their superstar. Monitor Deebo Samuel's participation level after their Week 9 bye.
Who Can I Replace Deebo Samuel With This Week in Fantasy Football?
If you're scrambling for a wide receiver to replace Deebo Samuel with, I share your agony. Teammate Jauan Jennings is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury of his own. Below are ideal replacements for Deebo Samuel if you are relying on the waivers to replace the versatile weapon.
Wan'Dale Robinson led the New York Giants in targets and receptions in Week 7. Kadarius Toney's departure concatenated with the absences of Kenny Golladay and Daniel Bellinger solidifies Robinson as a great fantasy option this week.
Isaiah McKenzie has 20 targets over his past three games. Green Bay is holding opponents to under 200 passing yards per game. McKenzie could warrant the volume underneath to produce a solid fantasy outing in Week 8. Rondale Moore could be a plug-in-play this week against the Vikings as well. Minnesota is allowing 289 passing yards per game this year.
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