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49ers' Kyle Shanahan praises Mike Evans after statement performance vs. Rams
Mike Evans caught six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in his first game with San Francisco, helping Brock Purdy find a new top target.
- On Thursday, wide receiver Mike Evans made his San Francisco 49ers debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, recording 6 receptions for 49 yards and 1 touchdown in a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
- The 49ers signed Evans to a 3-year, $42.4 million contract in March after he left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches.
- During the first half, Evans surpassed Seattle Seahawks Hall of Famer Steve Largent on the all-time receiving yards list, reaching 13,099 career yards with his five opening catches.
- Coach Kyle Shanahan called Evans a "worker," while tight end George Kittle labeled him "Hall of Fame Mike" after his seamless transition into the 49ers' offense.
- Rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling was carted off with an ankle injury during the first half, creating uncertainty and potentially increasing the 49ers' reliance on Evans throughout the season.
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