On Wednesday, we’ll have more information on Deebo Samuel’s shoulder and how it’s progressing. 
The proof is in the pudding.
The 49ers are not the same team they were when Samuel was gone. San Francisco is 8-9 (24.2 ppg) since drafting Deebo Samuel in 2019 and is 53-23 (26.8 ppg) with Samuel in 2019.
Samuel is a clear difference in this lineup, so his arm will be the focus all week. When the 49ers lost their third straight game in October, Samuel didn’t play in either game.
The 49ers averaged 5.7 yards per game without Samuel in the lineup, compared to 7.1 yards with him.If the 49ers want to beat the Lions, they need Samuel on the field.
