Deebo Samuel makes NFL history with 0 catches for 80 receiving yards and 1 TD
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Key Points:
- San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel set an NFL record by gaining 80 receiving yards and scoring a receiving touchdown without making a single catch in a game.
- The unique play involved a short pass from Brock Purdy to Mike Evans, who lateraled to Samuel, allowing him to run 80 yards for a touchdown.
- Samuel's 80 receiving yards without a catch surpassed the previous record of 65 yards set by Timmy Brown in 1961.
- In addition to his receiving feat, Samuel ran the ball twice for 14 yards and recovered an onside kick late in the game, playing a crucial role in the 49ers' victory.
