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Newer update on Mike Evans: Stefon Diggs injury update: Questionable for Week 6 vs. 49ers (hamstring)

Mike Evans injury update: Misses practice with Achilles soreness, rib injury ahead of Week 6 vs. Commanders

Mike Evans won't practice Thursday due to Achilles soreness and a rib injury.

By Cole Hartwell

Mike Evans won’t practice Thursday due to Achilles soreness and a rib injury, according to Underdog NFL. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans won’t practice because of the injuries, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports via RotoWire. Evans has been playing through injured ribs, and the Achilles soreness is a new addition to the report, according to Yahoo Sports.

What happened

Evans missed Thursday’s practice for the San Francisco 49ers. He is dealing with a rib injury and now Achilles soreness, per Underdog NFL. Shanahan confirmed Evans would be held out of practice due to both issues, according to RotoWire. Sporting News called the report “concerning” for the 49ers’ top receiver.

Context

Evans, 33, is in his 12th NFL season. Through Week 5, he has 76.6 PPR points on 34 targets, 24 receptions, 326 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns while playing 58% of snaps. Last week he posted 26.3 PPR points on 10 targets, 7 catches, 113 yards, and a score. His Week 6 projection is 16.3 PPR points.

Timeline

On October 8, Yahoo Sports reported Evans was limited in Wednesday’s practice with a rib injury and played through it in Week 4, catching five passes for 76 yards. He ran on the sideline in full uniform and spoke to the media, which Yahoo Sports said is usually a good sign. John Lynch said on October 1 that Evans would “make every attempt” to play in Week 4, and he suited up. Evans missed two practices last week before limited work on Friday, per Yahoo Sports.

Depth chart

Jacob Cowing is the next receiver on the depth chart behind Evans at RWR2. He has 0.1 PPR points this season on 5 targets and 1 catch for 9 yards. Brandin Cooks (SWR3) has 7.7 PPR points, Jordan Watkins (RWR4) has 8.0 PPR points, and Demarcus Robinson (LWR5, on IR with an ankle injury per Sleeper) has 19.4 PPR points in two games.

What’s next

The 49ers host the Washington Commanders on Monday, October 19 in Week 6.

Mike Evans won't practice Thursday due to Achilles soreness and rib injury.

🏈 Fantasy impact

Evans’ Thursday absence due to Achilles soreness and a rib injury raises concern for his Week 6 availability. Having played through the rib issue and produced 26.3 PPR points in Week 5, he has demonstrated toughness, but a new Achilles ailment could limit him. Fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of a limited or absent Evans. If he sits, Jacob Cowing would be the next man up at receiver, but his 0.1 PPR points this season offer little fantasy appeal. Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins are also options, but none inspire confidence. Evans remains a WR1 when active; managers should monitor practice reports through the weekend before the Monday night game against Washington.

Quick answers

What is Mike Evans' injury status?

Mike Evans is dealing with Achilles soreness and a rib injury and won't practice Thursday, according to Underdog NFL and head coach Kyle Shanahan via RotoWire.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. San Francisco 49ers depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Mike Evans injury update: Misses Thursday practice with rib injury ahead of Week 5 vs. Seahawks (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Mike Evans injury update: Limited in practice with ribs injury ahead of Week 5 vs. Seahawks (Fantasy Football Desk)
  6. 49ers WR Mike Evans misses practice with Achilles soreness (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)
  7. 49ers WR Mike Evans misses practice with Achilles soreness (Yahoo Sports)
  8. 49ers get concerning Mike Evans report amid Achilles injury issue (Sporting News)
  9. Mike Evans: Won't practice Thursday (RotoWire)
  10. Mike Evans won't practice Thursday due to Achilles soreness and rib injury. (X (@UnderdogNFL))

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