Shanahan Expects Mike Evans to Play Sunday After 2 Quarters Lost to Achilles Flare-Up
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Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 20
Shanahan Expects Mike Evans to Play Sunday After 2 Quarters Lost to Achilles Flare-Up
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Oct 20
Summary
Two quarters after Mike Evans exited Monday night with an aggravated Achilles issue, Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers are optimistic the wide receiver can play Sunday against Atlanta.
Achilles tendinitis had already bothered Evans during the week, and Shanahan said the flare-up is familiar rather than a long-term concern, with the team hoping rest will settle it before the Falcons game.
San Francisco led Washington 20-3 when Evans went down, but the Commanders rallied before the 49ers held on for a 23-17 win.
Shanahan said losing Evans was a big factor in the second-half slide, though he added it was only one of several reasons the game tightened.
If Evans cannot go Sunday, Shanahan said the rest of the receiving group would need to step up, with the bye week offering a longer recovery window.