If Deebo Samuel was a premium pick in your fantasy football league, prepare to be disappointed.
Samuel signed a three-year contract extension this offseason worth $58.1 million in guarantees, so he’s a key weapon for the 49ers. But he’s due for a significant statistical drop from last season’s 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 365 yards rushing and eight touchdowns.
That’s not good if Samuel was your first-round pick. But fantasy football isn’t real football and the bottom line is with Deebo doing less, it will enable 49ers coach and play-caller Kyle Shanahan to do more.
