The 49ers hit 3-0 yesterday, taking down the Cardinals, but it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows down there. Wide receiver Mike Evans got carted off the field, officially with a rib injury, and that’s the kind of news that makes you pause, even if it’s for a rival in the NFC West.
The Mike Evans Mystery
After the final whistle of their 36-30 win, head coach Kyle Shanahan was straight up about the situation. He told reporters they literally couldn’t tell if Evans had a broken rib or an oblique injury. That’s a pretty big question mark, right? Those tests today are gonna be huge, not just for Evans, but for figuring out when he can even think about getting back on the field. You never want to see a guy go down like that, no matter the team.
More Injury Woes
Evans wasn’t the only guy dinged up for the Niners in that game. Left tackle Trent Williams had to leave with a stinger, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw went out with a quad issue. It felt like a war of attrition out there. Three key guys going down in one game, even for a win, that’s rough. We’ll be watching closely to see what those Monday tests reveal for Evans, and any updates on Williams and Greenlaw. Every team in the division pays attention to these things.
Speaking of battles, our Hawks had their own tough one yesterday, falling short 31-33 to the Commanders. It stings, no doubt, but it’s early in the season and we’re just getting started. Keep your heads up, 12s, we know Mike Macdonald’s crew will be back ready to fight. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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