Deebo Samuel Sr. found himself at the center of a controversy during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. San Francisco 49ers matchup in Week 10. Samuel’s frustration boiled over in a shocking sideline altercation with his own teammate.
The 49ers’ kicker Jake Moody missed his third field goal of the game, and wide receiver Samuel had enough. He was seen pushing at long snapper Taybor Pepper’s facemask, initiating a heated exchange that didn’t go unnoticed by fans or the cameras.
Fans Bash 49ers WR Deebo Samuel
The incident comes amid a rocky season for the 49ers. It drew intense backlash from NFL fans on social media. While the 49ers pulled out a 23-20 victory over Tampa Bay, their performance — and Samuel’s sideline outburst — left many questioning the team’s chemistry. One fan blasted Samuel on social media, calling him a “big time loser.”
Deebo is a big time loser https://t.co/qsf7BksImb
— Hot Take Huskies (@HotTakeHuskies) November 10, 2024
Others seconded similar sentiments. Another said: “What a garbage human.”
“Showing his true self,” said one more.
One NFL fan commented: “Awful Moment from Deebo 😳”
“Terrible selfish person. Tell him to play a full season,” tweeted one more.
Another X user wrote: “Nahhh. F*ck that. Teammate or not. Put your hand on me like that and ill beat the fucking brakes off you.”
One fan said, “Stop the game, arrest that man, and award the W to the Bucs. It’s the only fair outcome.”
Reactions were swift and unforgiving, painting Samuel as a player unable to keep his cool when the pressure mounts.
49ers Pull Out the Win Despite Missed Field Goals
San Francisco’s win didn’t come easy. Quarterback Brock Purdy led a game-winning drive that set up Moody to redeem himself on a 44-yard field goal as the clock expired. After struggling with three missed field goals, his teammates finally mobbed Moody as they celebrated a narrow escape, improving to 5-4 on the season.
Christian McCaffrey, making his season debut, also contributed to the 49ers’ offense. Purdy, who went 4-for-4 on the final drive, connected with Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall to inch his team downfield, ultimately putting Moody in position for the win.
However, the victory had a bitter moment because of Samuel’s sideline behavior. It overshadowed the last-second heroics.
For the 49ers, this close-call victory once again brings out the challenges in the open. However, Kyle Shanahan’s team fought to maintain their playoff hopes. As the season progresses, the 49ers must keep emotions in check and focus on staying competitive if they hope to salvage a disappointing start.