Evans Ruled Out
Mike Evans is Out for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 7 matchup at the Atlanta Falcons with a rib injury. He did not participate in practice, and his projection before the designation was 13.5 News Hub Fantasy points at a $6,300 salary. With Evans sidelined, that projected production is off the board for managers who had him rostered or planned to start him this week.
Who Gains Value
Deebo Samuel Sr. is the clear beneficiary, sitting as the WR2 on the depth chart behind Evans. He carries a projection of 10.0 points at a $5,000 salary, making him a start-worthy option in Evans' absence. Brandin Cooks, listed as WR3, projects for 3.5 points at $4,200, while Jordan Watkins rounds out the depth chart at WR4 with a 3.0-point projection and a $3,300 salary.
What To Do
Start Deebo Samuel Sr. this week. His 10.0-point projection is well ahead of the other receivers behind Evans and offers solid value relative to his $5,000 salary against the Atlanta Falcons.
Fade Brandin Cooks and Jordan Watkins in most lineups. Their projections of 3.5 and 3.0 points respectively are too low to justify a roster spot unless you are deep in a bench scenario.
If you rostered Mike Evans for Week 7, pivot to Samuel as your top option from this depth chart. There is no indication in the data of a timeline for Evans' return, so managers should plan for this week only based on what is confirmed.
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