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Evans posted career-low marks in yards per catch (12.3), yards per target (5.9) and yards per route run (1.62)... Evans is best treated as a low-end WR2 even if we suspect his quarterback upgrade is as big as his coaching upgrade.

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Evans' career lows in efficiency (12.3 YPC, 5.9 YPT) signal decline; low-end WR2 despite QB upgrade.

Evans is the 49ers' new No. 1 wideout but faces significant headwinds. At age 33, he has seen games played decline from 17 to 14 to 8 over the past three seasons due to collarbone and hamstring issues. In 2025, he posted career-low marks in yards per catch (12.3), yards per target (5.9), and yards per route run (1.62). While Shanahan's system and Purdy's upgrade may restore some efficiency and volume, the source treats Evans as a low-end WR2 at best, noting he is trying to claw back lost production rather than add another level to his game. San Francisco's injury history compounds the durability concern.

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