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49ers star receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel head in opposite injury directions
Mike Evans is expected to miss another week as the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers manage his recovery, while Deebo Samuel is moving towards a return. The contrasting injury updates matter as the team looks to restore its receiving options and maintain its strong position.
Evans, 33, has not played since aggravating Achilles tendinitis in the Week 6 win over Washington after playing through broken ribs. Coach Kyle Shanahan does not expect him at Wednesday’s practice but will reassess later in the week. Samuel, 30, has been out since a severe hamstring strain in Week 5 and is expected to practise Wednesday; Demarcus Robinson has also returned from a high ankle sprain. In Sunday’s 38-17 win over the Raiders, Jordan Watkins led the 49ers with four catches for 86 yards and a touchdown.
In short
- Evans is likely to miss another week.
- Samuel is expected to practise on Wednesday.
- Jordan Watkins led San Francisco against Las Vegas.
Explained simply
The San Francisco 49ers are an American football team whose passing attack depends on receivers catching throws from the quarterback. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are experienced players in that role, while Kyle Shanahan is the team’s head coach.
Achilles tendinitis affects the tendon at the back of the ankle, and a hamstring strain is an injury to a muscle at the back of the thigh. Injuries can limit which receivers are available to play and practise, shaping the options the team has for moving the ball through the air.