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Deebo Samuel's 80-Yard TD: 0 Catches, 1 Record
28 Sep
Summary
- Deebo Samuel scored an 80-yard touchdown on a lateral play.
- He achieved this with zero official receptions recorded.
- This performance set a new NFL record for most yards without a catch.
In a Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel achieved a highly unusual statistical feat. On the team's opening drive, Samuel received a lateral pass and turned it into an 80-yard touchdown. This play marked a historic moment as it was the most receiving yards gained in NFL history by a player who did not record a single catch.
Samuel's stat line concluded with 80 receiving yards but zero receptions and zero targets following the initial play. This performance shattered the previous record of 65 yards set in 1965. Samuel's unique ability to impact games in various ways is well-documented, and this bizarre stat line further highlights his exceptional versatility on the football field.
