Brock Purdy’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel Sr. was one of the key moments in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and it summed up a strong opening performance in the 2026 NFL season.
Late in the 2025 NFL season, George Kittle suffered an injury, so every early sign of rhythm mattered for San Francisco. In Melbourne, Purdy delivered his best throws in a 3-TD game against the Los Angeles Rams, and the connection with Deebo Samuel Sr. was an important part of that showing.
Purdy finds Samuel Sr. for six
The scoring play came during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season when Purdy threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel Sr. It was a clean finish to a drive that underlined how quickly San Francisco were able to get moving.
That touchdown was part of a broader offensive display that also included a 2-yard touchdown, a 39-yard touchdown and a 5-yard touchdown. Eddy Piñeiro later added a 56-yard field goal in Melbourne to push the 49ers’ lead to 27-7.
A strong start for San Francisco
The highlights package from the Week 1 matchup also included multiple defensive moments, but the clearest takeaway was that San Francisco had control of the game with Purdy throwing confidently and the scoring spread across different parts of the offense.
For Deebo Samuel Sr., the touchdown was a reminder that he remains a central target in San Francisco’s attack. For Purdy, it was another sign that he could set the tone early in the 2026 NFL season with decisive throws and efficient scoring drives.
