Deebo Samuel sets NFL record with hook-and-ladder touchdown

Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers made history during a game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 27, 2026, with an 80-yard touchdown from a hook-and-ladder play. This marked Samuel’s only notable contribution of the game, as he produced 80 receiving yards without a reception, breaking the previous NFL record of 65 yards set by Timmy Brown in 1961. The play occurred early in the first quarter, giving the 49ers momentum in what became an offensive battle. Despite Samuel's historic play, he did not receive a target throughout the game.

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