The Athletic Football Show on Mike Evans

PodcastWeek 4 Recap: Chiefs and 49ers Remain unbeated, Jaguars win ugly, CeeDee Lamb g...October 5, 2026

From the episode

He finds use check after extending in the fourth quarter on that same drive. It's like a deep curl to Mike Evans. And then the design to set up the touchdown for 17-6 was like a Mike Evans insert play action where he gets lost on the left sideline

Mentioned at 66:00 – 67:00

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Evans featured on deep curl and TD play-action; well-designed fourth-quarter looks.

Evans was heavily featured in the 49ers' Week 4 offensive design against Denver. He caught a deep curl in the fourth quarter after Brock Purdy extended the play, and was the target on the touchdown play in the fourth quarter on an insert play-action where he got lost on the left sideline. The source notes these were well-designed plays that showcased Evans' role in the offense.