Kyle Shanahan praises Jordan Watkins after 49ers win over Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed excitement over receiver Jordan Watkins following the team's 36-30 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Watkins made his season debut under challenging circumstances, catching two passes for 60 yards after Mike Evans exited the game with a rib/oblique injury. Shanahan highlighted Watkins' significant third-down reception as a crucial play and mentioned his impact on a late first-half field goal. The extent of Evans' injury is still unclear, and Watkins may be called upon for a larger role while the receiving corps recovers.
- •Jordan Watkins received two targets, making two catches for 60 yards.
- •Mike Evans left the game with an injury and did not return.
- •49ers defeated the Cardinals 36-30 in Week 3.
- •Watkins was drafted in 2025 but struggled with injuries last season.
- •Shanahan will provide an update on Evans' status on Monday.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan 'pumped' for 2nd-year WR after breakout game vs. Arizona
"One San Francisco 49ers WR made his season debut vs. the Arizona Cardinals. Now he will need to step up in a big way in a depleted receiving corps.
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