Mike Evans records touchdown in San Francisco 49ers victory over Los Angeles Rams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Mike Evans made his San Francisco 49ers debut in Week 1, helping the team secure a 20-point victory against the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran wide receiver caught six of his seven targeted passes, totaling 49 yards in the win. Evans demonstrated an immediate connection with quarterback Brock Purdy, specifically on third downs to sustain offensive drives. The touchdown catch occurred when Evans outmaneuvered a defender during a one-on-one matchup in the end zone. The performance marks his first game since joining the 49ers roster.
- •Mike Evans recorded six catches for 49 yards and one touchdown.
- •The San Francisco 49ers won by 20 points against the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Evans converted six of his seven total targets from Brock Purdy.
- •The game served as the first appearance for Evans in a 49ers uniform.
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"In his first game in a 49ers uniform, Mike Evans hauled in six of seven targeted passes and scored a touchdown in a win over the Rams.
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