Khadarel Hodge

Evans left the game after putting together a strong first half, hauling in 3 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown before taking a direct helmet shot to his oblique area, which caused him to leave the game before ultimately being carted off to the locker room. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later told the media that the team does not yet know the exact extent of the injury, noting they couldn’t immediately tell if it was a broken rib or an oblique issue, with further clarity expected following tests on Monday.

With Evans sidelined, quarterback Brock Purdy leaned heavily on George Kittle, who paced the passing attack with 6 catches, 82 yards, and two touchdowns. Assuming Evans misses significant time, and with Demarcus Robinson on injured reserve, the 49er WR corps could be more shorthanded than usual. The only other active receivers on the roster today were Jacob Cowling (2 targets), Jordan Watkins (0 targets), and Khadarel Hodge (0 targets), although the team did recently sign veteran Brandin Cooks to the practice squad.