Deebo Samuel's Uncertain Status for NFC Championship Game Sparks Concern

San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel's status for the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions is uncertain after suffering a shoulder injury in the playoff win against the Green Bay Packers. While he does not have a fracture, his availability will be determined midweek. The team is formulating their offensive game plan with potential fill-in contributions from veteran receiver Chris Conley. Samuel's absence in the game against the Packers led to play-call challenges, and he has extra motivation to play against the Lions due to a feud with Lions safety C.J. Gardner Johnson.