Overview
- On Sunday the 49ers ran a hook-and-lateral on third-and-12 when Brock Purdy threw to Mike Evans, Evans lateraled to Deebo Samuel, and Samuel sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown while not being credited with a catch.
- NFL Researcher and multiple outlets confirmed Samuel’s 80 receiving yards without a reception is the most in NFL history, surpassing Timmy Brown’s previous mark from 1961.
- That opening-quarter play provided an early, decisive boost in San Francisco’s 36-30 win over Arizona and left the 49ers 3-0 on the season.
- Mike Evans exited with a rib/oblique issue after the play and the team had no firm timeline for his recovery as of the latest reports.
- Beyond the lateral TD, Samuel also had two rushes for 14 yards, recovered an onside kick and returned kicks, a versatility that Shanahan has used before and that could matter more as the 49ers manage injuries to their receiver group.