For Mike Evans fantasy owners, it has felt like he has repeatedly gotten injured every time he's stepped on the field during training camp. However, we got some good news: Evans returned to practice on Wednesday and seems to be over his groin, quad, and abductor injuries. Despite all the injuries, the team may have just been being cautious with the 31-year-old veteran to some extent by holding him out of practice so long.
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) September 2, 2026His return to practice is important with the team opening up the season on Thursday Night Football on Netflix in Melbourne, Australia. We are quickly approaching the Niner opener, and fantasy owners needed to see that he was back on the field, especially with so many people drafting during this holiday weekend. This does not confirm that he will play in Week 1, but it does seem that he is clearly trending in the right direction.
Fantasy Impact
WR Mike Evans, San Francisco 49ers
We expect Evans to be out there in Week 1, and if you drafted him where his ADP is at for the majority of the summer, you better be starting him. It looks like his health could be a major concern for him this season, so maximize his upside in games when he's healthy.
