The 49ers were down 17-16 in the third quarter of Saturday’s Wild Card matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. The rivalry had its juice based on history. Brock Purdy connected with Deebo Samuel for a 21-yard gain. A play that looks normal in the box score was the turning point of the game.
Johnathan Abram, an addition for Seattle in Week 14, turned Deebo Samuel’s leg following his tackle. Samuel yelled for a flag but didn’t get one. Staying on the ground, the 49ers and Kyle Shanahan took exception to the play.
Samuel spoke after the game and stated: “I stayed down a little because I almost lost my temper.