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WATCH: Deebo Samuel shows off speed, scores receiving touchdown

James Fletcher IIIby:James Fletcher III•01/30/22•

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The San Francisco 49ers tied the NFC Championship game at 7-7 against the Los Angeles Rams with a short throw and long run by wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a touchdown. The versatile playmaker has worked at wide receiver and running back through the second half of the season and become an important part of success.

49ers Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw a screen pass to Deebo Samuel on second-and-12, allowing his receiver to showcase his speed and agility for the touchdown. With blockers in front, he made a Rams defender miss at the line of scrimmage and accelerated into the secondary before breaking two more tackles and beating Jalen Ramsey to the pylon.

So far in the NFC Championship, Samuel has two receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown, adding two carries for three yards for the 49ers. As the game reaches to two-minute warning in the first half, there promise to be plenty more plays run to the former South Carolina star.

Trent Williams active for 49ers

San Francisco 49ers starting left tackle Trent Williams will play in Sunday’s NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams. Williams confirmed to reporter Josina Anderson that he is “all good” ahead of the big matchup.

The veteran offensive tackle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of last week’s divisional round win against the Packers. Williams was seen limping after the game. Immediately, San Francisco faithful wondered if the star tackle would be available for the NFC Championship Game.

Trent Williams did not practice this week, but told reporters that he was “adamant” on playing in the NFC Championship.

The 49ers have surprised many this postseason, winning road games against both Green Bay and Dallas to reach the NFC Championship. Now they face an NFC West division rival for a trip to the Super Bowl.

Williams spent the first nine years of his NFL career with Washington, the team that took him fourth overall in 2010. He joined the 49ers via trade during the 2020 season. He has appeared in nine Pro Bowls throughout is 11-year career.

San Francisco has twice faced off against the Los Angeles Rams this season, coming out the victory both times. That includes a narrow 27-24 road victory to close the season in which Williams and the offensive line paved the way for more than 400 yards.