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Mike Evans Ruled Out by the 49ers for Week 7 Game Against the Falcons – WTOP News
The 49ers will lean on other receivers after losing two top targets, while Christian Kirk remains questionable with a calf injury.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled out wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel for Sunday's road game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Evans is managing Achilles tendinitis that forced him out of Monday's win against the Washington Commanders, while Samuel continues to recover from a hamstring injury sustained against the Seattle Seahawks on October 11.
- Defensive end Nick Bosa was also ruled out for the Week 7 matchup after missing the past four games with a calf injury. The 49ers face the unusual challenge of preparing with fewer than the maximum 48 available players.
- Quarterback Brock Purdy will rely on veterans Brandin Cooks and Christian Kirk, who is listed as questionable. Purdy said, "That's the nice thing for me is yeah, we have guys down, but we have some vets that are actually stepping up."
- The undefeated 49ers must put their 6-0 record on the line against the 2-4 Falcons. Shanahan acknowledged the roster strain, stating, "You're always a few injuries away from those situations, and now it comes down to a couple, so the percentages go up.
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Mike Evans ruled out by the 49ers for Week 7 game against the Falcons
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers star receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons because of Achilles tendinitis.
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