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South Carolina football: two former Gamecocks shine in NFL matchup

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. The Chiefs won the game 31-20. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Two former South Carolina football players shine in NFL.

The San Francisco 49ers took on the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday in a matchup of two NFC western division foes, and two former Gamecocks had a large impact on the outcome of the contest.

Second year pass catcher Deebo Samuel and rookie defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw made huge plays to help the 49ers preserve the 23-20 upset of their division rivals, and move to 5-6 on the season.