NFL: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers - Source: Imagn
The San Francisco 49ers' playoff hopes took a big hit after losing a low-scoring Thursday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams. One play would define their now slim chance of postseason contention.
Deebo Samuel, a wide receiver who is struggling this season, was at the center of a pivotal moment. His performance had already been under intense scrutiny after a controversial social media post earlier in the week.
During the third quarter with roughly 8:30 remaining, Samuel had a huge opportunity on a 3rd-and-10 at the Rams' 29-yard line. Quarterback Brock Purdy delivered a perfectly placed pass to a wide-open Samuel.
"I feel like, [if] I made that play, I think we win the game," said Samuel, directly confronting his critical error in the postgame interview.
