49ers sign ex-1st round WR amid Mike Evans injury concerns
The 49ers signed veteran receiver Brandin Cooks after Mike Evans suffered a hip injury in San Francisco's Week 2 win over Miami, adding depth to a thinning receiver corps.
Mike Evans
WR · San Francisco 49ers · #5
Questionable
Status
- College
- Texas A&M
Week
Week 2
Matchup
Miami Dolphins
DFS salary
$6,600
Projection
15.0
This week's outlook
Evans carries Questionable status into a plus matchup, with San Francisco projected for a slate-high 29.5 implied points and a soft Miami secondary offering red-zone upside. He opened the season with 6 catches, 49 yards and a touchdown. Confirm he's active and on the field before trusting the $6600 price at a 15.0 projection.
Recent form
Season: 11 rec · 137 rec yds
- Wk 18@ TBL 14-162 rec, 34 rec yds4.4 pts
- Wk 2vs MIAW 35-133 rec, 54 rec yds6.9 pts
- Wk 1@ LARW 27-76 rec, 49 rec yds, 1 rec TD13.9 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · SF | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · SF | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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