49ers: 5 players who will have major impact in Week 3 vs. Steelers

5 49ers who will have major impact in Week 3 vs. Steelers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Kendall Hunter #32 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to put a move on Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steeler at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 20-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 15: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

No. 4: WR Deebo Samuel

Rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel had a breakout game last week against the Bengals. He caught five passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. He led the team in receiving yards during the contest.

Garoppolo seems to be gaining some chemistry and trust in the young receiver. Samuel had a knack for getting open against Cincinnati, and he looks to bring that elusiveness against Pittsburgh.

The 49ers are loaded with talent on offense, but yet to have a receiver step up and snatch the No. 1 role. Second-year receiver Dante Pettis was considered the first option coming into the year, however he has failed to live up to that role thus far.

Samuel has the talent to leapfrog both Pettis and the veteran, Marquise Goodwin, as Garoppolo’s No. 1 wide receiver weapon.

Samuel finds a way to get open from anywhere on the field. He can keep the chains moving against Pittsburgh in Week 3. He also proved to be an end-zone threat and looks to continue that success against the Steelers.