Mike Evans will be game-time decision for 49ers against Broncos
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos due to a rib injury sustained last week. Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Evans is listed as questionable after a limited practice on Friday. Defensive players Dre Greenlaw, Keion White, and Jaden Dugger are also questionable for the game. Nick Bosa and James Thompson Jr. have been ruled out. Evans, who has performed well this season with 12 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns, expressed his desire to play despite the injury. Brandin Cooks has been promoted from the practice squad as insurance if Evans cannot participate.
- •Mike Evans is a game-time decision for Sunday’s game
- •Coach Kyle Shanahan lists him as questionable
- •Evans had a strong start with 12 catches, 137 yards, and 2 TDs
- •Brandin Cooks promoted as potential replacement
- •Dre Greenlaw, Keion White, and Jaden Dugger also questionable
- 11:25 PMESPN — Niners WR Evans (rib) questionable, but aims to play: 'It's my job'
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Evans is going to try to play through his injured ribs
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — WR Mike Evans will be a game-time decision for the 49ers against the Broncos
"(AP) — San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Denver Broncos after leaving last week's game with a rib injury.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans will be listed as questionable for the game after returning to practice on a limited basis on Friday and was hopeful he had a chance to play.
"Niners wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable for Sunday, but said he's going to give "my best" to play against the Broncos as he deals with a rib injury.
"49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos after a limited practice Friday.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 2, 2026, 11:25 PMNiners WR Evans (rib) questionable, but aims to play: 'It's my job'
Niners wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable for Sunday, but said he's going to give "my best" to play against the Broncos as he deals with a rib injury.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:14 PMMike Evans is going to try to play through his injured ribs
49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Broncos after a limited practice Friday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 10:04 PMWR Mike Evans will be a game-time decision for the 49ers against the Broncos
(AP) — San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Denver Broncos after leaving last week's game with a rib injury.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans will be listed as questionable for the game after returning to practice on a limited basis on Friday and was hopeful he had a chance to play.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:57 PMBrock Purdy is on cusp of NFL record — if he can get past Broncos, Seahawks
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:47 PMChiefs’ Andy Reid could make shocking Raiders history with Week 4 win
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:20 PMEx-Broncos 1st-Round Pick Called NFL’s Top Trade Candidate
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:11 PMSeahawks Get Concerning Injury Update on 1st-Round RB Ahead of Chargers Game
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:11 PMRams place Terrance Ferguson on IR, make 2 other roster moves
NFL•Oct 2, 2026, 10:01 PMRams place Terrance Ferguson on IR