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ArticleBrock Purdy’s slump: Why the 49ers QB has struggled since Week 5, and what fixe...October 28, 2026

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the absences of Mike Evans (Achilles tendon), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) were going to limit Brock Purdy's options

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Evans sidelined with Achilles tendon injury; may return after bye.

Mike Evans was unavailable for the Week 7 game against Atlanta due to an Achilles tendon injury. His absence was one of three significant receiver injuries that limited Brock Purdy's options in the game. The source indicates Evans has a chance to return after the 49ers' Week 8 bye.

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Mike EvansNegativeInjury

Evans has bye-week injury; 41% deep routes; WR2 when healthy, sell after return.

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Mike EvansNegativeInjury

Multiple injuries (shoulder, rib, plantar fasciitis) make durability a major concern.

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Mike EvansNeutralInjury

Mike Evans active but dealing with season-long injuries.

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Mike EvansNeutralInjury

Evans injury-prone but potentially healthiest 49ers WR returning from bye.

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Mike EvansPositiveRole

Evans' return should boost 49ers' passing game explosive play rate from 11th-ranked 5.6%.

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Mike EvansPositiveUsage

WR Yards per route run leaders through Week 7, per @FantasyPtsData: 1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (4.05) 2. Zay Flowers (3.82) 3. Mike Evans (3.65) 4. Drake...

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