WR Mike Evans exits with painful injury as more 49ers go down
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Key Points:
- The 49ers ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans at halftime due to a rib injury; he had contributed three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game.
- Evans was signed in the offseason to be an established No. 1 receiver, but injuries have plagued the wide receiver group, with several players out for varying durations, including Ricky Pearsall (season-ending knee injury) and Christian Kirk (eligible to return Week 5).
- Despite losing Evans, the 49ers' depth includes Deebo Samuel, Jacob Cowing, KhaDarel Hodge, and Jordan Watkins as the only healthy wideouts available for the game.
- Other injuries include left tackle Trent Williams leaving in the third quarter, linebacker Dre Greenlaw with a quad tweak, and linebacker Garret Wallow suffering a stinger, though most players returned after evaluation.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized the team's focus on adjusting and moving forward despite the injuries, highlighting the need to modify play calls and personnel without dwelling on setbacks.
