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Mike Evans Carted Off After Big Hit, And San Francisco’s Season Just Got Way More Complicated

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans got carted off the field Sunday after a particularly big hit in the second quarter of their game against the Arizona Cardinals. This is a brutal blow, and the exact nature of the injury is still totally unclear.

A Brutal Mid-Game Exit

We saw the whole thing go down, man. Evans, a six-time Pro Bowler, took a massive shot early in the second quarter. He was clearly in pain, appearing to hold his right midsection right after the play. When a player of Evans’ caliber gets carted off, you know it’s not good. The worry on the sidelines was palpable, and you just hated seeing it unfold.

What This Means for the 49ers

Losing a talent like Mike Evans, especially a guy who’s been to the Pro Bowl six times, is a massive problem. The 49ers were already battling it out with the Cardinals, and then BAM, their star receiver is out. With no clear word on what exactly happened or how serious it is, the uncertainty is going to hang heavy over that locker room. Every team relies on its playmakers, and Evans is absolutely that guy for San Francisco.

Waiting for Answers

Right now, everyone’s just waiting. The info is scarce, and the source stated updates are coming soon. The hope has got to be that it’s not as bad as it looked, but when you’re carted off holding your midsection after a big hit, it rarely is. The 49ers and their fans will be glued to their phones, desperate for any news. This is Week 3, still early in the season, and injuries to key players can derail everything fast. What a nail-biter of a situation for them.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.

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