Deebo Samuel may have missed the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, but he still found a way to take over the conversation.
The injured wideout, who was sidelined for the matchup against his former team, hosted an e-dating stream on TikTok, according to the New York Post. In the stream, Samuel played wingman for prospective couples while they talked to one another. He did not participate in the dating himself; Samuel is in a relationship with Mahogany Jones, and his role was strictly that of a matchmaker.
On the field, the 49ers kept rolling. San Francisco beat Washington to preserve its undefeated start, and the Niners are now one of the NFL’s three unbeaten teams. They’re also the only team with six wins, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings each have five.
Samuel’s absence didn’t erase how important he’s been since rejoining the 49ers. In his reunion with the team, he has 16 catches for 206 yards and three touchdowns. He also posted 80 yards and a touchdown in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals without recording a reception, and he has added 78 rushing yards on nine carries.
His first run with San Francisco was even more decorated. In 2021, Samuel made one Pro Bowl team and earned First-team All-Pro honors after a career-high 77 catches for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He stayed with the 49ers through the 2024 season.
Before returning to San Francisco, Samuel spent a year with the Commanders. In 16 games with Washington, he totaled 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns.
And with the way the 49ers are moving six weeks into the season, the joke about a Valentine’s Day Super Bowl doesn’t feel as wild as it sounds.
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