Deebo Samuel Sr.: Brock Purdy’s 15-yard touchdown pass gives San Francisco a 24-7 lead in Melbourne

The latest report on deebo samuel sr. is a touchdown catch for the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne. Brock Purdy’s 15-yard pass to Samuel capped a 99-yard drive, while the 49ers led 24-7 in the fourth quarter according to available live reporting.

Brock Purdy’s 15-yard touchdown pass gives San Francisco a 24-7 lead in Melbourne

Purdy connected with wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. for a 15-yard touchdown, finishing San Francisco’s 99-yard drive in the 49ers’ season-opening game against the Rams. The play was reported by the NFL.

The score put San Francisco ahead 24-7 in the fourth quarter. NBC Sports reported that the 49ers held that lead with 12:57 remaining, after their defence stopped Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on a fourth-and-goal quarterback sneak from the 1-yard line late in the third quarter.

Available reporting identifies the touchdown and the fourth-quarter score, but it does not establish the final result of the game.

How the touchdown fit into the Melbourne game

The touchdown came during a strong stretch for San Francisco. The NFL’s game video listings also describe a 39-yard touchdown pass from Purdy to Demarcus Robinson, a 2-yard touchdown catch by Mike Evans and a 56-yard field goal by Eddy Piñeiro. The Rams’ touchdown was a 5-yard run by Kyren Williams, according to the same NFL game coverage.

The 49ers’ defence also produced a turnover when linebacker Dre Greenlaw forced a fumble from Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, with defensive end Keion White recovering. The NFL listing additionally records interceptions by San Francisco cornerback Renardo Green and Rams safety Quentin Lake.

The Melbourne game was significant for Samuel because it marked his return to San Francisco after a season with the Washington Commanders, according to FantasyPros. That report described the move as a return on a one-year deal.

The 49ers milestone Samuel was approaching

Before the game, Samuel had 5,935 scrimmage yards for San Francisco and needed 65 more to reach 6,000, according to Niners Nation. Reaching that mark would make him the 12th player in 49ers history to do so and the fourth wide receiver, following Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Dwight Clark and Gene Washington.

The pre-game report said Samuel was not guaranteed to receive enough opportunities to reach the milestone, with Mike Evans, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey also expected to feature prominently in the San Francisco offence. The available reports confirm his touchdown catch but do not provide his complete receiving line or establish whether he reached 6,000 scrimmage yards in Melbourne.

As of the latest reported update, Samuel had scored in the 49ers’ 24-7 fourth-quarter lead, with the game still in progress.