Source – Deebo Samuel considered ’50-50′ for NFC Championship Game

The San Francisco 49ers consider it “50-50” on whether Deebo Samuel will be able to play in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Samuel injured his left shoulder during the first half of the Niners' divisional-round victory over the Packers on Saturday night. The star receiver didn't play in the second half, but he told some in the organization he was “OK,” sources told Schefter.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game that he wasn't sure of Samuel's status for the NFC championship game, but a source — when asked if he thought Samuel had a chance to play – replied to Schefter: “Yes, I do.”

Samuel, who missed two games earlier this season with a shoulder injury, was scheduled to undergo physicals Sunday. The Niners had not announced the results of those tests as of Monday morning.

The 49ers hope Samuel avoided an injury as serious as the hairline fracture he suffered in San Francisco's Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

The Niners lost each of their next two games without Samuel, clearly missing the former All-Pro's presence. They averaged 7.1 yards per play with Samuel on the field during the regular season, but that number dropped to 5.7 yards per play when he wasn't on the field.

The 49ers will host the Detroit Lions on Sunday night for their third straight appearance in the NFC Championship Game.

ESPN's Nick Wagoner contributed to this report.