Another bad injury cropped up for the 49ers midway through the third quarter of the Super Bowl. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel appeared to tweak his hamstring and he went down after pulling up on a route.

Samuel went to the blue tent for evaluation and was officially listed as questionable to return.

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Target George Kittle and Deb Samuel as anytime touchdown scorers ahead of Super Bowl 58.

The biggest debate this entire season revolves around San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. The 49ers have won plenty of games with Purdy under center, but anyone who watches San Francisco play knows Purdy is the furthest thing away from the defining factor in their wins.

Purdy is often the beneficiary of good luck and bad play from defenses, yet to his credit, he does execute the 49ers’ system efficiently. The lack of dynamic play from Purdy coupled with his efficiency has led many to claim he is a game manager, such as former league MVP and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton

San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan can impact the game at the line of scrimmage by using 21 personnel on offense in Super Bowl LVIII.

Scenes from Opening Night #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/NX8Ri1rsGG

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 7, 2024

In 21 personnel, the 49ers can deploy either fullback Kyle Juszczyk, running back Christian McCaffrey, or wide receiver Deebo Samuel in the backfield interchangeably. Juszczyk, McCaffrey, and Samuel are all capable pass catchers out of the backfield. Also, Juszczyk is a great run-blocker that should be used as a lead for both Samuel and McCaffrey in the ground game

Mahomes was held without a touchdown pass in the first half.Getty LAS VEGAS — The 49ers have managed two-time champion Patrick Mahomes well so far and lead the Chiefs 10-3 at halftime of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium.The 49ers scored on a 55-yard field goal by Jake Moody, the longest in Super Bowl history, and an incredible play by running back Christian McCaffrey on a 21-yard catch from wide receiver Jauan Jennings on a trick play. Both plays were in the second quarter after a scoreless first.49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has completed 10 of 15 passes for 123 yards for a 91.8 passer rating. Mahomes is 11 for 13 for 123 yards and a 106.1 rating.The Chiefs got their first points on Harrison Butker’s 28-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in the half.Both teams have thrown away scoring chances with fumbles.The 49ers drove to the Chiefs’ 27-yard line on their opening possession before McCaffrey lost the ball and Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis recovered it.In the second quarter, after Mahomes hit Mecole Hardman for a 52-yard pass to the 49ers’ 9-yard line, running back Isaiah Pacheco lost a fumble on the next play and 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave recovered.The Chiefs will get the ball to begin the second half.

Two same-game parlay bets ahead of Super Bowl 58, including a play on Brandon Aiyuk to rock the Kansas City Chiefs' defense.

Three years ago next month, 49ers tackle Trent Williams became a free agent.

After the Kansas City Chiefs held the San Francisco 49ers on third down at the 37-yard-line, rookie kicker Jake Moody came on the field with a chance at Super Bowl history.

Moody lined up and drilled a 55-yard-field goal for a new Super Bowl record. Buffalo Bills kicker Steve Christie held the previous record of 54-yards.

Behind Moody’s booming kick, the 49ers scored the first points of the Super Bowl to a take a 3-0 lead.

Jake Moody drills a 55-yard field goal, the longest FG in Super Bowl history.

A handful of former New Orleans Saints players and coaches will be competing for a championship in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night — including San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Willie Snead IV and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, among others.

Here’s a quick look at the list

Tomorrow in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl between Kansas City and San Francisco is on. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will be trying for their second straight Super Bowl win, and third in five years. Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and there 49ers will have other ideas. Right now at BetRivers, you can get first-bet coverage of up to $500 depending on location with the BetRivers promo code.

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The 49ers are officially at full strength for Super Bowl LVIII. Their list of inactives for the game featured no injured players.

Here’s who won’t suit up for San Francisco:

QB Brandon Allen (3rd QB)LB Jalen GrahamCB Samuel WomackWR Ronnie BellOT Matt PryorDT TY McGillDT Alex Barrett

Only two Week 1 starters won’t be available in the Super Bowl for the 49ers is strong safety Talanoa Hufanga who tore his ACL in Week 11 and defensive end Clelin Ferrell who hurt his knee in the regular season finale

The 49ers entered the Super Bowl healthy, but they suffered a devastating injury to linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who was hurt running onto the field.

He’s been listed as questionable with a lower leg injury to return after being evaluated in the medical tent. The cart came out and drove him to the locker room.

Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles entered the game as the third LB with Oren Burks sliding over to Greenlaw’s Will LB spot.

The team is now calling it an Achilles injury.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw went down with a freak Achilles tendon injury in the first half of the Super Bowl against Kansas City.