Deebo not satisfied with 49ers' play despite recent dominance

On Sunday at State Farm Stadium, the 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-29 to share an NFL-best 11-3 record with the Ravens and win six straight.

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On his weekly appearance Tuesday on "Up & Adams," fifth-year 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel told host Kay Adams that San Francisco isn't playing at optimal level.

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We're still not playing at our best as we stack days, games, and wins "Samuel said. We keep leaving stuff on the pitch.

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San Francisco ranks third in points (30.4), second in points allowed (16.7), first in forced turnovers (25) and low in giveaways (12).

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Samuel knows what his polished 49ers team needs to improve after blowout wins over probable playoff teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Just little things, Samuel told Adams. “One block here would free Christian [McCaffrey] three or four more times or give Brock [Purdy] more time in the pocket to throw another ball.

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San Francisco is unbeatable lately, but Week 16 can smooth Samuel's wrinkles before the NFC playoffs. On Christmas Day, Lamar Jackson's 11-3 Ravens play the 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

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