Mike Evans leaves 49ers win with Achilles injury; Atlanta status uncertain
The receiver was ruled out against Washington after his Achilles pain flared up. Kyle Shanahan hopes he can recover in time for the 49ers’ next game.
Mike Evans left the San Francisco 49ers’ 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday, Oct. 19, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, after his Achilles pain flared up. He was ruled out for the rest of the game, leaving his availability for the 49ers’ next matchup at Atlanta uncertain.
Evans had been active for the Washington game after missing practice during the week. His exit changed the picture from the pregame update: coach Kyle Shanahan said afterward that Evans’ Achilles tendinitis, which had already bothered him, flared up during the game.
What happened to Mike Evans against Washington
Evans went down to his knees to secure a 16-yard catch just before halftime, then walked toward the locker room under his own power, USA TODAY reported. He was initially listed as questionable to return because of the Achilles injury before being ruled out. CBS Sports separately reported that he had made three catches for 94 yards before leaving.
The injury came after Evans had played despite a sore Achilles and broken ribs, according to USA TODAY. CBS Sports reported that he had not practiced during the week before the Commanders game. He had also missed a practice the previous week because of the rib injury but played in the win over Seattle.
Could Evans play against Atlanta?
Shanahan said after the game that he did not expect the Achilles problem to be long term. ‘Hopefully he will be able to play next week,’ he said, according to USA TODAY. He added that the rest of the receiving group would need to step up if Evans could not play. The team had not determined whether to place Evans on injured reserve, USA TODAY reported.
The 49ers are scheduled to play at Atlanta in Week 7 before a Week 8 bye. That schedule gives Evans a potential game to return for and then an off week, but Shanahan’s comments did not confirm that he would be ready for Atlanta.
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Sources and context
- How long is Mike Evans out? Updates on 49ers WR's Achilles injuryUSA TODAY Sports, republished via Yahoo Sports; article credits Reuters for an image, but the reporting text is by James H. Williams, USA TODAY
- 49ers' Mike Evans ruled out with Achilles injury after leaving game late in first halfCBS Sports
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