Rice had 781 receiving yards through his seven games in 1986, which stood until today as the most by a 49ers player through the first seven games. Samuel's record-breaking outing was reported by NFL Media during today's game.
Samuel is in his third NFL season. San Francisco made him a second-round draft pick out of South Carolina in 2019.
Samuel is currently on pace for 1,989 yards this season. As of this post, the 49ers lead the Bears 30-22 in the fourth quarter.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
Jerry Rice reveals what the 49ers need at wide receiver to succeed
San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice knows exactly what his former team needs at wide receiver to take the next step offensively. The Pro Football Hall of Famer recently sat down with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area and made it clear: the 49ers must add a true deep... -
49ers owner open to honoring Jerry Rice with statue at Levi's Stadium
San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice recently shared that he would be emotional if the team chose to honor him with a statue at Levi's Stadium. "I would love that, to be honest with you," Rice, who is preparing to coach the Pro Bowl flag football game, said on Monday. "I... -
Watch: 49ers legend Roger Craig learns he's headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The NFL officially announced Thursday that San Francisco 49ers legend Roger Craig has been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A pioneer who helped redefine the running back position, Craig's long-awaited enshrinement cements his place among the game's... -
49ers legend Frank Gore must wait for Pro Football Hall of Fame selection
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been announced, and former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore, one of the most durable and consistent players ever to take the field, isn't among the list of inductees. This was his first year of eligibility. While Gore...