Mike Evans, now 33 and in his first season with the San Francisco 49ers after signing a three-year deal in free agency, has posted 24 receptions for 326 yards and three touchdowns through five games despite a rib injury that has limited practice at times. The veteran wideout has served as the primary target in an offense led by Brock Purdy, benefiting from injuries to teammates like Deebo Samuel while earning elite PFF grades. His prior 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons ended in 2025 due to a broken collarbone and hamstring issues that restricted him to eight games and 368 yards with the Buccaneers. Durability over the remaining schedule, including a Week 8 bye and potential target competition upon returns, along with the 49ers’ strong start, shape expectations for his full-season total.