The San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night in the NFC Championship. All season, the 49ers have relied on the remarkable talent of wide receiver Deebo Samuel. He has been quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's number one offensive target. The 26-year-old is not only the top receiver, but he is an extremely effective rusher.

Will Samuel and the 49ers pull off the win in Los Angeles, or will their playoff run end with an NFC Championship loss? Here are my top three predictions for Deebo in the 49ers vs Rams championship matchup.

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49ers WR Deebo Samuel NFC Championship Predictions

3. Top five receiving game for Deebo

Throughout the regular season, Deebo Samuel had some remarkable games. He recorded five games with at least 100 receiving yards, with two touchdowns in one of them. In Week 10, Samuel recorded 36 rushing yards and 97 receiving yards against the Rams. He picked up both a rushing and receiving touchdown in the dominating 31-10 win.

Expect Samuel to have an explosive game Sunday night, similar to the last time the 49ers faced off against the Rams. He has yet to pop off in the playoffs, but is well overdue for a big game.

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2. Rushing and receiving touchdown

If there is anyone you wanted to bet on in the NFC Championship, Deebo Samuel is your guy. The wide receiver is an offensive Swiss army knife — there isn't much he can't do. In the playoffs alone, Samuel has rushed for 111 yards, picked up one rushing touchdown, and recorded 82 receiving yards.

That being said, expect a rushing and a receiving touchdown from Samuel this weekend. As mentioned earlier, the star wide receiver is more than capable of accomplishing this against the Rams. Garoppolo is going to throw the football much more than he did in the 49ers' first two playoff games. This will allow Samuel to pick up more receptions, one being in the end zone.

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1. Huge contributor to the 49ers' win

To win against the Rams, Samuel must be the main component of the 49ers' offense. Tight end George Kittle and running back Elijah Mitchell won't be too far behind him in terms of productivity.

He will contribute the majority of the 49ers' rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Ultimately, expect the 49ers to beat the Rams in the NFC Championship with the talent and leadership of Jimmy G and Deebo. It will be a close game, but the 49ers will come up with the 27-24 win late in the fourth quarter.

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