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Mike Evans is dealing with some pain as he left the field during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers’ clash with the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
Evans is going through the 13th year of his career in the league, his first year with the 49ers. He enjoyed a long and historic stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looking to lead San Francisco to Super Bowl contention as his new team of representation.
Evans enjoyed a strong start to the season, helping San Francisco start 5-0 after five games. However, he sustained pain in his Achilles as he went to the locker room before the halftime break. NFL insider Adam Schefter provided an update, stating he is out for the rest of the game.
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“Mike Evans (achilles) is out for the remainder of the game,” Schefter wrote.
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How Mike Evans, 49ers played 1st half against Commanders
Mike Evans left the game with three catches for 94 yard going into halftime. The 49ers hope the injury isn’t a serious one that might have him miss significant time.
Washington heavily struggled throughout the first half against the 49ers. They only managed a field goal during the first quarter, conceding three touchdowns to San Francisco’s explosive offense.
Brock Purdy excelled with his leadership of the offense. He completed 17 out of 22 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown while rushing three times for 20 yards.
Christian McCaffrey is gashing his way through the Commanders’ run defense. He has racked up 10 carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns while catching six passes for 38 yards. George Kittle caught four passes for 34 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Watkins caught a 22-yard pass.
Following this matchup, the 49ers will prepare for their next contest. They are on the road when they face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 as kickoff commences on Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. ET.
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