49ers WR had one of the weirdest stat lines in NFL history in Week 3
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel's stat line against the Arizona Cardinals looks like it should be impossible.
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel had one of the most peculiar stat lines in NFL history during a game against the Arizona Cardinals. The unusual sequence began when Samuel took a lateral from wide receiver Mike Evans on the 49ers' opening drive at Levi's Stadium. After Samuel turned the corner for a first down, he swiftly broke a tackle and raced 80 yards downfield to score the first touchdown of the game.
This remarkable 80-yard touchdown would mark the only time Samuel's name appeared in the passing game that day, leading to an unprecedented stat line of 0 targets, 0 catches, 80 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. His feat of 80 receiving yards is the most ever recorded in NFL history among players who did not have a single catch, surpassing the previous record of 65 yards set by Philadelphia Eagles running back Timmy Brown in 1965.
Samuel's extraordinary performance showcased his unique blend of skills that transcended the typical role of a wide receiver, cementing his place in NFL history with this one-of-a-kind statistical record.
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