Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel may return in Week 9 for fantasy managers

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:03 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel may return in Week 9 for fantasy managers
Summary

Heading into Week 9, Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are both potential returnees for their respective teams. Evans has had a productive season when healthy but has faced injury issues, impacting his availability. Samuel's role is expected to be that of a low-end WR3 or high-upside flex if he practices fully. Alongside Evans and Samuel, Malik Nabers, Chris Olave, and Nico Collins are also confirmed returns from their bye weeks. Fantasy managers are assessing their options as the week progresses with decisions on starting or sitting certain players.

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  • •Evans averages 10.8 yards per target this season.
  • •Samuel has scored 12 or more PPR points in three of five games.
  • •Nabers, Olave, and Collins return from bye weeks.
  • •Jordyn Tyson could play for the first time this season.
  • •Fantasy managers need to evaluate player health updates closely.
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  • 9:03 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy football Week 9 WR preview: Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel offer hope, but health clouds their returns
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Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel could return in Week 9, giving Fantasy managers much-needed reinforcements but concerns remain

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