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Mike Evans has been really productive for the Niners this year, Derek, but he hasn't really done that. Like the only, I think he has three catches of at least 20 plus air yards this year. Five targets.
Mentioned at 10:15 – 11:31

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Mike Evans underutilized on deep shots; only 3 catches of 20+ air yards on 5 targets.

Mike Evans has been productive for the 49ers this year but has not filled the expected role as a deep vertical threat outside the numbers. He has only three catches of 20+ air yards on five targets; one was a goal-line touchdown against Miami, one was a crosser that drifted off-field due to Purdy extending, and one was a deep dig over the middle. The source questions whether Week 5 against Seattle will be the game where Evans finally challenges defenders outside the numbers, a key formula for beating the Seahawks defense.

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