Sourdough Sam
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Samuel hauled in eight receptions for a career-high 134 yards in the 49ers comeback victory, his second-straight 100-yard performance. The rookie wideout's most impressive reception came on a bobbled pass in between two defenders for a 26-yard gain.
Six of Samuel’s eight catches on Sunday went for first downs. The rookie currently leads all NFL wide receivers with 12 missed tackles through 11 weeks. Samuel is averaging 7.2 yards per reception after the catch which is the most of any receiver with 25-plus receptions on the year.
Week 11 marks Samuel’s second Pepsi Rookie of the Week nomination of the season. The rookie is up against Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, running back Josh Jacobs, defensive end Maxx Crosby of the Oakland Raiders and cornerback Marvell Tell of the Indianapolis Colts.
Fans can vote for Samuel at NFL.com/Rookies through Friday at 12 p.m. PT to determine the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.