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Niners 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.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:20 PM
Niners WR Evans (rib) questionable, but aims to play: ‘It’s my job’
Key Things to Know
  • 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable and a game-time decision against Denver due to a rib injury.
  • Evans participated on a limited basis during Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Evans stated he is determined to play and plans to wear a compression shirt with built-in padding.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos due to a rib injury, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Evans returned as a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, stating he will give his best effort to play.

Evans suffered the injury during the first half of last week's victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, the 49ers ruled out defensive end Nick Bosa, defensive tackle James Thompson Jr., and defensive lineman Mykel Williams, while Dre Greenlaw and Keion White are questionable.

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