FantasyPros Articles on Deebo Samuel
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Samuel will compete with De'Zhaun Stribling to be the WR2 in the pecking order behind Mike Evans. Last year, Samuel was the WR29 in fantasy points per game while putting up a varied stat line... I find myself more in than out with Samuel for 2026. His ability to break tackles and create with the ball in his hands has always been his calling card, and he's still posting stellar metrics in those departments and target-earning areas.
STACKED’s take
Samuel's projection (WR41) significantly outpaces his ECR (WR63); elite tackle-breaking metrics support WR3/flex upside.
Deebo Samuel rejoins the 49ers on a one-year deal and is projected as WR41 (144.0 FPTS) versus ECR WR63, a +22 differential. The source is 'more in than out' on Samuel for 2026 despite concerns about per-route efficiency. Samuel ranked 18th in target share (22.4%), ninth in yards after catch per reception (6.6), 21st in first-read share (27.3%), and ninth in missed tackles forced per reception among 109 qualifying receivers last year. His tackle-breaking and ball-creation ability remain elite calling cards. The source projects him as a viable WR3/flex with upside in the 49ers' offense, attributing per-route efficiency worries to Washington's struggling 2025 offense.
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