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49ers | Brandin Cooks 'next man up' at WR with Deebo Samuel injured Tue Oct 13, 02:18 AM
49ers WR Brandin Cooks is the next man up at wide receiver with WR Deebo Samuel Sr. sidelined by a hamstring injury. Samuel is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks.
| Footballguys view: All signs point to a bigger role for Cooks, who played nearly every snap after Samuel exited and had an impressive, sliding touchdown catch to reclaim the lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over Seattle. Cooks is worth adding off waivers. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa 'has a chance' to play Week 6 against Commanders Mon Oct 12, 03:41 PM
49ers DE Nick Bosa "has a chance" to play next Monday night against the Commanders.
| Footballguys view: Stay tuned. Bosa, FB Kyle Juszczyk and DT James Thompson Jr. will be evaluated as the week goes along and are "all in the same boat." |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel expected to miss 'at least a couple of weeks' with hamstring injury Mon Oct 12, 03:31 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. is expected to miss "at least a couple of weeks" with the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday in Seattle, head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday. Samuel is one of several injured 49ers receivers, with Ricky Pearsall out for the season and De'Zhaun Stribling out at least 10 weeks, while Christian Kirk and Demarcus Robinson remain on injured reserve.
| Footballguys view: Samuel left Sunday's win over the Seahawks and did not return, and was set to undergo an MRI on Monday. With Samuel out, the team leaned heavily on Mike Evans, who dominated Seattle's defense in the fourth quarter. Assuming an extended absence for Samuel, the team will need Jacob Cowing, Brandin Cooks, and Jordan Watkins to move up in the rotation behind Evans. |
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49ers | Dre Greenlaw suspended one game for headbutting helmetless Ernest Jones IV Mon Oct 12, 02:03 PM
The NFL has suspended 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw for one game for headbutting Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet, during Sunday's win over Seattle.
| Footballguys view: Greenlaw, who was ejected for the incident, has the option to appeal; if he does not, he will miss the Week 6 Monday night matchup with the Commanders. It is Greenlaw's second career suspension, after a one-game ban in 2025 for verbally threatening a referee, and his third career ejection. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel to undergo MRI on hamstring Mon Oct 12, 09:05 AM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. will have an MRI on his hamstring. Samuel was ruled out of Sunday's win over the Seahawks with the hamstring injury after catching two passes for 21 yards. Rapoport described it as "another injury to another standout WR" for San Francisco.
| Footballguys view: Rapoport went on to suggest that the fact that the 49ers ruled Samuel out of Sunday's game immediately isn't a good sign. If Samuel ends up sitting out Week 6 against the Commanders next Monday, the 49ers would be left with Mike Evans, Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins as their healthy options at receiver. |
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49ers | Samuel held to 2 catches for 21 yards in win over Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 07:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. ran 2 times for 4 yards, also caught 2 passes for 21 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 10.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.5.
| Footballguys view: Samuel was ruled out of the game in the third quarter with a hamstring injury after he stepped awkwardly when trying to get around the corner. Wide receiver Jacob Cowing was also slowed by an ankle injury, leaving the team with Mke Evans, Brandin Cooks, and Jordan Watkins as the only healthy wide receivers on the field for the rest of the game. The 49ers have a Week 8 bye. Don't be surprised if Samuel is out at least until Week 9. |
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49ers | Evans catches 7 passes for 113 yards, a touchdown in win over Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 07:46 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans caught 7 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Sunday's 32-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He was projected for 10.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined and Jacob Cowing missing time with an ankle injury, it was Brock Purdy and Evans who moved the ball in the fourth quarter to secure the victory over Seattle. As NFL.com suggested, "Evans was Mr. Clutch." The big-bodied receiver repeatedly found himself the target of Purdy passes, with five of those catches coming on tight windows (less than one yard of separation), per Next Gen Stats. No other Niners player had more than 24 yards receiving. Evans is a dangerous threat paired with Purdy. Expect more of the same against the Commanders on Monday night in Week 6. |
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49ers | WR Deebo Samuel will not return Sun Oct 11, 07:10 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with 5:06 left. He will not return (hamstring).
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49ers | WR Jacob Cowing returns to the game Sun Oct 11, 07:06 PM
49ers WR Jacob Cowing has returned to Sunday's game against the Seahawks after being injured in the third quarter.
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49ers | WR Jacob Cowing injured in the third quarter vs. Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 07:01 PM
49ers WR Jacob Cowing was injured on a play in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with 3:02 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel ruled out for remainder of game vs. Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 06:50 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a hamstring injury. Samuel had been getting his right hamstring worked on along the sideline earlier in the game.
| Footballguys view: Samuel had been a big part of the 49ers offense after injuries forced the team to re-sign him during camp and then pushed him into a central role during the season. The 49ers play Washington on Monday night next week, but we don't expect Samuel to be available. The 49ers have a Week 8 bye, so we may not see Samuel until Week 9 - if he can avoid injured reserve. |
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49ers | Deebo Samuel walks off 'very gingerly' after right hamstring attention vs. Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 06:46 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. was on his feet and walking off the field "very gingerly" after going down in Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Samuel had been getting a lot of attention to his right hamstring in the first half.
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49ers | WR Deebo Samuel injured in the third quarter vs. Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 06:46 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel was injured on a play in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with 5:05 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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49ers | Dre Greenlaw ejected after late hit on Darnold, headbutting Ernest Jones Sun Oct 11, 05:37 PM
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against the Seahawks after a late hit on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and then headbutting Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV.
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49ers | Dre Greenlaw ejected for headbutting helmetless Ernest Jones IV Sun Oct 11, 05:35 PM
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Greenlaw hit Seahawks QB Sam Darnold late out of bounds, and Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV was one of the first players in Greenlaw's face. Greenlaw then headbutted a helmetless Jones and was kicked out of the game. Jones did not retaliate.
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49ers | Deebo Samuel getting right hamstring worked on along sideline vs. Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 05:22 PM
49ers WR Deebo Samuel was on the sideline with a massage gun pressed to his right hamstring during Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Trainers were also working on that leg.
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49ers | Jordan Watkins in starting lineup vs. Seahawks with Evans, Samuel Sun Oct 11, 04:25 PM
49ers WR Jordan Watkins was in the starting offense for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. He started at receiver alongside WRs Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. The rest of the starting skill group was QB Brock Purdy, RB Christian McCaffrey and TE George Kittle.
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49ers | George Kittle officially active against Seahawks despite illness Sun Oct 11, 02:56 PM
49ers TE George Kittle is officially active for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. Kittle had been dealing with an illness but was expected to play and took part in the pregame stretch session.
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49ers | George Kittle on the field for pregame stretch session Sun Oct 11, 02:37 PM
49ers TE George Kittle was on the field for the stretch session ahead of Sunday's game at the Seahawks. Kittle has been dealing with an illness but was expected to play.
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49ers | George Kittle has illness but 'expected to play' against Seahawks Sun Oct 11, 01:02 PM
49ers TE George Kittle has an illness but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, the team announced on Sunday.
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49ers | Mykel Williams set to make season debut Sunday at Seattle after ACL tear Sat Oct 10, 08:04 AM
49ers DE Mykel Williams will make his 2026 debut on Sunday against the Seahawks in Week 5. The game comes a little less than a year after Williams tore his ACL and suffered meniscus damage in his right knee last November.
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49ers | Kaelon Black full participant, no designation for Sunday Fri Oct 9, 05:16 PM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a full participant in practice on Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Seahawks. Black had been limited by the illness in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: A limited practice on Wednesday, followed by back-to-back full participations, is a non-story that requires minimal coverage. Black is an RB4 worth stashing in case Christian McCaffrey misses time. But excitement about any stand-alone value after his 14-carry Week 1 performance has waned. |
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49ers | Mike Evans back at practice, 'seem good to go' for Seahawks Fri Oct 9, 03:45 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (rib) was on hand at the start of practice on Friday and appears "good to go" for Sunday's game at Seattle. Evans did not practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Evans' toughness is undeniable. He was a game-time decision last week, suited up, and grimaced through shots to his midsection while catching five of eight targets for 76 yards and and finishing the game. John Lynch commented last week on his "old school" mentality and willingness to play through injuries, and he's expected to do the same this week. The late kickoff will likely make fantasy managers a bit uneasy. Fantasy managers can stash a pivot to be safe, but we expect to see Evans out there against the Seahawks. |
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49ers | WR Mike Evans (ribs) limited in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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49ers | RB Christian McCaffrey did not practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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49ers | RB Kaelon Black limited in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 8, 03:15 PM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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49ers | Mike Evans (ribs) limited on 49ers' Wednesday practice estimate Wed Oct 7, 03:46 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's preliminary practice participation report, which head coach Kyle Shanahan provided. San Francisco visits the Seahawks on Sunday in Week 5.
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49ers | Kaelon Black (illness) limited at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 7, 03:46 PM
49ers RB Kaelon Black (illness) was listed as limited on Wednesday's preliminary practice participation report, which head coach Kyle Shanahan provided. San Francisco visits the Seahawks on Sunday.
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49ers | Kyle Juszczyk 'might miss a few weeks', Sigle expected out multiple weeks Mon Oct 5, 05:08 PM
49ers RB Kyle Juszczyk (hyperextended knee/knee bruise) might miss a few weeks, per the team's Monday injury update, after he was hurt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Broncos.
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49ers | Mike Evans practiced late in week despite rib injury, says he'll 'do his best' to play Sun Oct 4, 07:04 AM
49ers WR Mike Evans was able to practice late this week despite a rib injury and said he'll do his best to be out there against the Broncos on Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The team has expressed optimism, though as TE George Kittle noted, "Fractured ribs suck." Evans is listed as questionable.
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49ers | Mike Evans (ribs) questionable, game-time decision Sat Oct 3, 12:44 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos and will be a game-time decision after returning to practice as a limited participant on Friday, having missed Wednesday and Thursday; "Hopefully we've got a shot," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Shanahan ruled out DE Nick Bosa (knee/calf), DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle) and DE Mykel Williams (knee), while LB Dre Greenlaw (quadricep), DE Keion White (hamstring) and LB Jaden Dugger (shoulder) are questionable. Williams, who was limited in all three practices after his practice window opened Wednesday, is eligible to return beginning in Week 5. WR Brandin Cooks was promoted to the active roster on Wednesday, and Shanahan said, "He's had a good two weeks."
| Footballguys view: The 49ers want Evans out there, but we'll have to see what he looks like in warmups before the game. Right now, Fantasy GMs must have other options at the ready. Even though Rams WR Davante Adams torched Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II last week, a banged-up Evans versus Surtain is not a great matchup even if the veteran receiver does play. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (ribs) on side field, Hodge not seen; McCaffrey back practicing Thu Oct 1, 04:11 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) worked on the side field at Thursday's practice, while WR KhaDarel Hodge (knee) was not seen. RB Christian McCaffrey (rest) and LT Trent Williams (neck) were practicing in the early portion. DE Nick Bosa (knee/calf) and rookie DT James Thompson Jr. (ankle) were not seen, while LB Dre Greenlaw (quad) and DE Keion White (hamstring) were on the side field.
| Footballguys view: The team wants Evans to play on Sunday against the Broncos. If he does play, CB Patrick Surtain II is likely to cover the veteran receiver. McCaffrey just got some rest on Wednesday, and he's in line for a large workload (and potentially huge production) against a Broncos defense that has struggled to stop the run. |
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49ers | Nick Bosa almost certain to miss Week 4; Evans to make 'every attempt' to play Thu Oct 1, 12:41 PM
49ers DE Nick Bosa is almost certainly going to miss Sunday's game against the Broncos with the calf injury that kept him out in Week 3, general manager John Lynch said Thursday on KNBR. "I think he's working through it, and when he's right, we'll have him back out there," Lynch said. "I'm not trying to be vague. Calf injuries are sometimes murky." Lynch also said WR Mike Evans (rib), who missed Wednesday's practice, is "going to make every attempt to try to play" through the injury, and that LT Trent Williams (stinger) could return to practice Thursday.
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49ers | WR Mike Evans (ribs) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:30 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (ribs) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are at home to face the Broncos on Sunday. They are working to get Evans out there, but expect him to miss most of practice this week. Rib injuries usually come down to pain tolerance, so Evans may be a game-time decision for Week 4. That means all Fantasy GMs need to check his status on Friday to see whether his decision gets pushed to gameday morning. |
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49ers | Mike Evans considered 'day-to-day' with rib strain Mon Sep 28, 04:20 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is considered day-to-day with a rib strain, reported on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Evans left Sunday's game against the Cardinals with the injury and underwent a full evaluation Monday. While rib strains can be painful, the pain can be managed in-game. We'll monitor Evans closely this week as the Niners prepare to take on the Broncos in Week 4. With receivers De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearsall all on injured reserve, losing Evans for any meaningful period of time would cause significant issues for this offense. |
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49ers | Mike Evans dealing with rib strain, full evaluation set for Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is dealing with a rib strain after leaving Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Evans left the game on a cart and was quickly ruled out. He will have a full evaluation on Monday, though rib strains "can be painful."
| Footballguys view: After the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team didn't know if it was a rib or oblique injury and that Evans would have further tests done on Monday. "We don't know yet," Shanahan said. "We couldn't tell if it was a broken rib; we couldn't tell if it was an oblique, so it's something we'll find out probably more tomorrow." Those tests will determine the timetable for Evans' return to action. The 49ers play the Broncos in Week 4. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey took blows to the lip and throat in Sunday's game Sun Sep 27, 08:12 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was hit in the lip and in the throat on a play during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, and the blow to the throat left his voice raspy afterward. "I had to fix my helmet in the middle of the run," McCaffrey said.
| Footballguys view: It didn't slow McCaffrey down any. McCaffrey quietly logged 116 scrimmage yards and a diving TD to keep his fantasy investors satisfied. The 49ers face the Broncos in Week 4. |
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49ers | Kittle catches 6 passes for 82 yards, two touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle caught 6 passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns on 7 targets in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 11.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 23.2.
| Footballguys view: Just another day at the office for Kittle, who tore his Achilles only nine months ago. With Mike Evans hurt, the 49ers will need more from Kittle as a receiver, but with Trent Williams hurt, they will need more from him as a blocker. Either way, they need him, and you should be feeling great if you took Kittle despite the uncertainty about his Achilles during the offseason. |
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49ers | Purdy throws for 297 yards, four touchdowns in win over Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 15 of 27 passes for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns and rushed 2 times for 34 yards in Sunday's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was projected for 20.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 31.3.
| Footballguys view: Purdy was highly productive on a very limited number of completions, with some help from Deebo Samuel, who took a lateral 80 yards for a score after a short Mike Evans reception. Evans left this game with a rib injury, all-world offensive tackle Trent Williams left with a stinger, and the 49ers have a tough matchup against the Broncos next week, so we'll see if Purdy can continue to put up elite QB1 fantasy numbers with so many players missing. |
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49ers | Mike Evans ruled out vs. Cardinals with rib injury, Trent Williams carted off Sun Sep 27, 05:39 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans was ruled out before the start of the third quarter of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cardinals with a rib injury, after clutching his right side following a route in the second quarter and riding a cart to the locker room late in the first half. He was not hit on that play but took a helmet to his side on a tackle by Cardinals S Budda Baker on the play before, and it is unclear whether the two are related; the team did not provide the precise nature of the injury or a timeline. All-Pro LT Trent Williams also left on a cart in the third quarter with a stinger, and the 49ers initially listed him as questionable. San Francisco is already without WRs Ricky Pearsall (out for the season), De'Zhaun Stribling (expected to miss roughly 10 weeks) and Demarcus Robinson (injured reserve).
| Footballguys view: Evans caught three balls for 34 yards and a score before leaving, and he also lateraled the ball to Deebo Samuel after a two-yard reception that Samuel took 80 yards to the house for the first score of the game. We don't expect Evans will be ready for next week's game against the Broncos, which ups the value of Samuel and George Kittle, who are the last primary pass catchers standing along with Christian McCaffrey. |
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) active vs. Cardinals, Jordan Watkins active for first time Sun Sep 27, 02:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after the team managed his hip in practice this week. WR Jordan Watkins is also active for the first time at WR this season.
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49ers | Mike Evans (hip) plans to play Sunday vs. Cardinals Sun Sep 27, 07:00 AM
49ers WR Mike Evans, listed as questionable with a hip injury, plans to play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Cardinals, per a source. Evans was given the questionable designation on Friday.
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49ers | WR Mike Evans (hip) limited in Friday's practice Fri Sep 25, 05:15 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Evans is no stranger to playing after a week of limited practices. He didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, and his limited participation should be enough to expect him out there on Sunday. The 49ers have a divisional matchup against the Cardinals and are already down Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, Christian Kirk, and Demarcus Robinson. Evans should be peppered with targets, putting him in the high-end WR2 tier. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey back at practice Thursday, Mike Evans works on side field Thu Sep 24, 04:06 PM
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Thursday, as did LT Trent Williams and LB Dre Greenlaw. WR Mike Evans was seen working on the side field, while DE Nick Bosa was not on the field.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Wednesday rest days for veteran stars across the league. McCaffrey rushed 10 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins, adding four catches for 43 yards receiving. He's a no-brainer RB1 anytime he's out there, and we expect him to be a centerpiece of what the 49ers do against the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. |
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49ers | Mike Evans to sit out Wednesday practice with hip injury Wed Sep 23, 04:28 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Shanahan said after Sunday's game the hip injury wasn't serious, but on Wednesday he offered no further details, saying, "I'm not sure [about any specifics]. Just know it's a hip injury." WR Demarcus Robinson (high ankle) will also rehab during practice, while RB Christian McCaffrey is taking a scheduled rest day Wednesday, not related to injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans is a seasoned vet who can miss practice in the middle of the week and still suit up on Sundays. In fact, so long as he's limited on Friday, we think he should be good to go. The 49ers are at home to face the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. Circle back on Friday to see if Evans can at least be limited with this hip injury. |
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49ers | Shanahan: Robinson's high ankle sprain 'most likely an IR candidate' Tue Sep 22, 11:00 AM
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that WR Demarcus Robinson's high ankle sprain will 'most likely be an IR candidate,' noting such injuries typically require three to six weeks to heal.
| Footballguys view: Shanahan said that with Robinson potentially sidelined, wide receivers Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing and KhaDarel Hodge could take on larger roles in the offense. "Pretty much all our guys who are up, we always mix them in on offense, but as you lose starters, those guys have to be able to do more and more," Shanahan said. While that sounds good, it doesn't make them viable fantasy plays. Instead, it might give you more optimism about the front-line players here, like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans (if available this week). |
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49ers | Shanahan: Mike Evans' hip injury will be managed this week Mon Sep 21, 04:50 PM
The 49ers have a few injury concerns entering Week 3, including one to veteran receiver Mike Evans. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN, head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that Evans will "have to be managed this week" as the wideout deals with a hip injury.
| Footballguys view: Evans exited Sunday's 35-13 victory over the Dolphins in the second half and did not return. Shanahan noted postgame that the injury didn't appear to be serious, and if the game had been closer, Evans could have returned. Receiver Demarcus Robinson suffered a high-ankle sprain. Robinson is a candidate for injured reserve, with the idea that he could return. That leaves a receiving corps with Evans, Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and KhaDarel Hodge. |
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49ers | Mike Evans appears fine after hip injury scare Sun Sep 20, 07:53 PM
49ers WR Mike Evans left Sunday's game briefly with a hip injury but appears to be OK, according to Yahoo Sports.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 35-13 win over the Dolphins that Evans is fine. Evans and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) both exited the lopsided Week 2 win due to injuries. Evans' removal in the fourth quarter appears to have been precautionary, but his practice participation level will still bear monitoring ahead of San Francisco's Week 3 home game against the Cardinals. Prior to exiting the game, Evans caught all three of his targets for 54 yards. |
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49ers | Purdy 'nearly perfect' as Niners score TD on all five red zone trips vs. Dolphins Sun Sep 20, 07:13 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that 49ers QB Brock Purdy was nearly perfect in San Francisco's blowout win over the Miami Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense rolled, scoring a touchdown on all five of their red zone trips during the game. Purdy's efficient performance helped power the lopsided victory. As ESPN.com noted, Purdy has back-to-back games with at least 20 fantasy points, and he's doing an excellent job spreading the ball around. After Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. starred in Week 1, it was George Kittle's turn today. The 49ers host the Cardinals next Sunday with Purdy locked in as a QB1 without reservation. |
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49ers | Demarcus Robinson carted off, 49ers WR corps depleted further Sun Sep 20, 05:27 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson was carted to the locker room after being injured during Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: Robinson caught a ball inside the five on the play. Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are going to be even more of a focus of the downfield passing game than they were coming into Week 2, even though Ricky Pearsall, De'Zhaun Stribling, and Christian Kirk are all on injured reserve, with only Kirk possibly coming back before November, and the team also saw Mike Evans leave the game with a hip injury vs. Miami. |
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