Evans and Samuel Unlikely to Play in Week 9 Against Vegas

WHO:

Draft Sharks - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch discussed wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who has a hamstring injury.

FF Today - The 49ers’ Mike Evans has an Achilles injury, and Deebo Samuel has a hamstring injury. The team is also expected to get wide receivers Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge back.

FF Today - Jordan Watkins, Brandin Cooks, and tight end George Kittle were among the 49ers’ pass catchers discussed.

Draft Sharks - Mike Evans is listed with rib and Achilles injuries; Deebo Samuel is listed with a hamstring injury.

Heavy NFL - 49ers general manager John Lynch provided an update on Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

WHAT:

Draft Sharks - Lynch said Samuel “likely won't play” against the Raiders.

FF Today - Lynch said it was “likely Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel will not be available” against the Raiders. The article described the 49ers as being without their top two receivers.

FF Today - Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge were expected to return; both had been among the six active wide receivers for Week 1.

FF Today - In Week 7, Jordan Watkins and Brandin Cooks led the wide receivers in snaps. George Kittle led the team in target percentage at 25.6%.

Draft Sharks - Evans and Samuel did not practice on Wednesday. Another Draft Sharks report said Evans was expected to miss Week 9 against the Raiders, attributing the update to 49ers GM John Lynch.

FF Today - Demarcus Robinson had not played since Week 2.

WHERE:

Draft Sharks - The 49ers were scheduled to face the Raiders.

FF Today - Lynch’s comments were reported as being made on KNBR; Matt Maiocco shared information on X.

WHEN:

Draft Sharks - Samuel had not suited up since Week 5.

FF Today - Evans and Samuel were discussed as likely unavailable for Week 9; the game was identified as Sunday.

WHY:

FF Today - Evans and Samuel were expected to remain unavailable because they needed more time to recover from their respective injuries.

HOW:

FF Today - Lynch’s injury-status update was reported from his comments on KNBR.

The 49ers expect top receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel to miss the Raiders game. Evans is dealing with rib and Achilles injuries; Samuel has a hamstring injury. San Francisco expects Demarcus Robinson and KhaDarel Hodge back, offering receiving help.