Deebo Samuel was good

The 49ers needed a receiver or two to show up as a playmaker Monday night, especially once Emmanuel Sanders exited with a rib injury. While Samuel did have a drop, he also posted eight catches for 112 yards in what turned into a career night for the rookie second-round pick. That’s two weeks in a row Samuel’s had a bad drop, but he’s emerging as the playmaker the 49ers wanted when they took him No. 36 overall in this year’s draft. He’s a threat in all three levels of the passing game and a monster after the catch. More consistent showings from him are the next step in his evolution as a player.