49ers’ Deebo Samuel makes NFL history with backfield usage vs. Cowboys

In case you haven't noticed yet, Deebo Samuel is one of a kind.

The 49ers wide receiver/running back/quarterback has established himself as one of the NFL's most unique weapons throughout the second half of the season.

In Sunday's 23-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Game at AT&T Stadium, Samuel made history on the ground.

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Deebo Samuel's 72 Rush yds today are the most by a WR in a playoff game since the Super Bowl era began in 1966, surpassing the previous mark held by Hall of Famer James Lofton.

Samuel also holds the 3rd-highest mark (53) in Super Bowl LIV. pic.twitter.com/RG4NY2szCS
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 17, 2022

Deebo Samuel aligned in the backfield on 13 snaps (29%), one shy of his career-high set in Week 18.

🔸 Samuel @ RB: 9 carries, 63 yards, TD

Samuel has aligned in the backfield on at least 10% of his snaps in nine consecutive games.#SFvsDAL | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/gotqD0jWTr
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 17, 2022

Against the Cowboys on Sunday, Samuel accumulated 110 total yards from scrimmage (72 rushing, 38 receiving) with a touchdown on the ground in the third quarter.

Samuel has been so dominant on the ground, in fact, that he out-paced Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott throughout the second half of the season.