The San Francisco 49ers and a whole lot of fantasy football managers out there just got some solid news regarding wide receiver Mike Evans. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped the report on Wednesday, saying Evans plans on playing in San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams. That’s a huge sigh of relief for anyone watching the situation unfold.
Groin Issue “Minor” Despite Training Camp Worries
Now, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, because Evans has been battling some injuries during training camp. The latest one that had everyone sweating was a groin issue. But here’s the kicker: Fowler stated that this groin problem is actually considered minor. That’s a massive bullet dodged for the 49ers and their receiving corps. We all know how quickly a “minor” issue can sideline a player, but for now, the word is good. It’s a “minor” situation, though that comes with the caveat “barring a change.” You know how it is in the NFL, things can shift fast.
Week 1 Against the Rams Is On
So, what does this all mean? It means Evans is gearing up for that big Week 1 clash with the Los Angeles Rams. Having your top receiver ready to roll for the season opener is always the goal, and it looks like San Francisco is going to have him out there. After all the uncertainty from training camp, seeing Evans on the field will be a huge boost. Keep an eye on any further updates, but for now, San Francisco fans can breathe a little easier heading into that first game.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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