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Evans and Purdy's skill sets blend very well, and you can expect more long gains during the season. As the anchor of the receiving group, Evans needs to hit the ground running in Week 1 in Australia.

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Evans-Purdy connection shines on day one; positioned as offensive anchor for Week 1 in Australia.

Evans connected with Brock Purdy on a long gain during day-one practice with CB Deommodore Lenoir in coverage, showcasing the skill-set blend that drew Evans to San Francisco. As the anchor of the receiving group, Evans needs to hit the ground running in Week 1 in Australia; the first-day performance coupled with praise from teammates and being described as 'unguardable' pushes the hype for the 49ers offense in 2026 into overdrive.

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