PositiveRoleSat, August 1, 2026
Evans positioned as featured 49ers red-zone target with Purdy chemistry.
Mike EvansWR
Evans is positioned as a featured red-zone target for the 49ers; the source notes he caught 108 touchdown passes in 12 seasons with Tampa Bay and demonstrated chemistry with QB Brock Purdy during training camp, making a leaping 6-yard touchdown grab against nickel back Upton Stout near the goal line. Evans emphasized his ability to create separation on high throws: 'I'm 6-5. I have that ability, and I've done it throughout my career. But it's something I talk to the quarterbacks about: When I'm covered, I'm still pretty open if you throw the ball up in the air.'
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Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans figures to be featured as a red-zone target. After all, Evans caught 108 touchdown passes in his 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans was matched against nickel back Upton Stout near the goal line. Purdy threw high for Evans, who made a leaping 6-yard touchdown grab against the feisty coverage of Stout.
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- Evans is positioned as a featured red-zone target for the 49ers; the source notes he caught 108 touchdown passes in 12 seasons with Tampa Bay and demonstrated chemistry with QB Brock Purdy during training camp, making a leaping 6-yard touchdown grab against nickel back Upton Stout near the goal line. Evans emphasized his ability to create separation on high throws: 'I'm 6-5. I have that ability, and I've done it throughout my career. But it's something I talk to the quarterbacks about: When I'm covered, I'm still pretty open if you throw the ball up in the air.'
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- STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Mike Evans (WR). Evans positioned as featured 49ers red-zone target with Purdy chemistry.
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