Gregg Rosenthal spies teams that faced a Week 6 fork in the road. Did D'Andre Swift's Lions turn toward the light? Are Kirk Cousins' Vikings bound for darkness?

The Falcons will be without their top wideout Sunday against Carolina. Wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will be inactive versus the Panthers, Tom Pelissero reports. Jones was considered a game-time decision. 

Veteran cornerback Eli Apple is set to make his debut with the Carolina Panthers this Sunday after being activated from injured reserve on Saturday.

Deebo Samuel (foot) will play in the 49ers' Sunday night home game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles while backup QB Nick Mullens will start again with Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) sidelined. Tight end George Kittle will also make his return.

The 49ers placed Deebo Samuel on injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Samuel is dealing with a Jones fracture he suffered in June. 

The 49ers will be without their star wideout on Sunday. Deebo Samuel has been ruled out against the Cardinals.

Titans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and linebacker Vic Beasley will practice for the first time today. Here's other news, injuries and transactions we're tracking on Wednesday.

49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is nearing a return after a foot injury sustained this offseason, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Every year since 1996, at least one team that played on Championship Sunday has missed the playoffs entirely in the following season. Who'll it be in 2020?

The Niners suffered yet another injury to their wide receivers. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR Friday that newly signed receiver J.J. Nelson will be out two weeks to a month due to a knee injury.

San Francisco might be without wide receiver Jalen Hurd for the entire 2020 season. Hurd is undergoing an MRI for what is believed to be a torn ACL, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

It's too early to say whether wide receiver Deebo Samuel will play in the season opener. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is still leaving the door open, though.

Which second-year wide receivers could take the NFL by storm this fall? Nate Burleson spotlights five youngsters with serious breakout potential in the 2020 season. 

Philadelphia will be without Alshon Jeffery to begin training camp. The Eagles announced Tuesday that the veteran receiver has been placed on the active/PUP list. Plus, other news stories we're tracking around the NFL.

When Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot back in June, the receiver suggested he'd be back in 10 weeks, before the season kicked off. The San Francisco 49ers brass isn't as optimistic.

Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot on Tuesday during a throwing session with teammates, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. The 49ers' second-year wideout is expected to miss 12-16 weeks.

Chris Wesseling assesses the landscape of NFL offenses now that the draft has concluded and the majority of free-agent signings are in the books. Which units are the most potent? Here are the top 10 attacks heading into the 2020 season.

Should Jimmy Garoppolo be thrilled by the Niners' draft haul? Might Aaron Rodgers have reason to be miffed with the Packers? Jeffri Chadiha sorts out who was helped by the 2020 NFL Draft and who was hurt by it.

Some high-profile prospects came off the board on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. What are Daniel Jeremiah's biggest takeaways from Friday? Here are his top five.

Chad Reuter reveals his quick-snap grades for all 32 teams based on their decisions from Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Did the Packers make the right call in trading up for Jordan Love?

The NFL Draft is officially here and that means new names for fantasy football. Marcas Grant is keeping track of 2020's impact newcomers and what they could mean for your fantasy drafts.

Bucky Brooks breaks down every selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, providing analysis for predictable picks to unexpected trades. Follow along as we update live!

Charley Casserly takes one last attempt at projecting the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He has three trades in the top 10 alone, including one that should excite new Bucs QB Tom Brady.

With just hours to go before the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off, Peter Schrager makes one final set of predictions on how Round 1 will play out. Could we see five trades and a steep slide for Tua Tagovailoa?

From pick No. 1 (LSU QB Joe Burrow) to No. 255 (South Carolina RB Rico Dowdle), Chad Reuter reveals his seven-round mock of the 2020 NFL Draft, which includes the Saints moving up 14 spots for Drew Brees' successor.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots.

Take a look at the plays that delivered surprising yards after a catch from Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season, using Next Gen Stats.

Watch the best runs and yards after catch runs from Week 6.

NFL Network's Mike Silver: says that the San Francisco 49ers coaches felt an "incredible amount of pressure" after their Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Watch the highlights from the Week 6 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel ices the San Francisco 49ers' win on "Sunday Night Football" against the Los Angeles Rams with a powerful first-down push on an 11-yard run.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completes a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Deebo Samuel against the Los Angeles Rams.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel refuses to go down, rumbles for 35 yards.

Watch the highlights from the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the San Francisco 49ers during Week 4 of the 2020 season.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel continues to show off his rushing skills by taking a lateral down the sideline for a 10-yard gain against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4 on "Sunday Night Football."

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Deebo Samuel are set to return to the lineup in Week 4.

Watch the highlights from Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Network's Mike Rob, Peter Schrager and Shaun O'Hara discuss players who will have dominant sophomore seasons in 2020.

NFL Network's Nate Burleson reveals his list of top five breakout wide receivers in 2020.

NFL Network's Michael Fabiano highlights five players poised for breakout fantasy season in 2020.

See a countdown of the top 10 highlight plays made by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel in his rookie season.

Watch every touch by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel in Super Bowl LIV.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel runs for a 14-yard gain.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel opts not to throw to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a trick play, choosing instead to run for the first down.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel takes end-around for explosive 32-yard pickup.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel rushes for 32 yards.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel runs over Green Bay Packers rookie safety Darnell Savage on a 30-yard catch and run.

Watch the highlights of the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 Divisional Round.

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel makes a tough catch in traffic for first down.

Take a look at the San Francisco 49ers most explosive offensive plays as the team clinched the NFC West title in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks.