Mike Evans is trending toward another busy Sunday.
The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been dealing with a rib injury, but he played through it in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos and is now off the injury report for Sunday’s matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Evans carries no injury designation and is expected to suit up in Week 5.
San Francisco is also down two other key names for the trip to Seattle, with FB Kyle Juszcyk and DE Nick Bosa both ruled out. Even so, the big story for the 4-0 49ers is Evans’ availability, because this game carries real weight in the NFC West.
A win would give San Francisco a two-game lead in the division. The 49ers already own divisional wins over Arizona and Los Angeles, and they enter the week ahead of the 3-1 Seahawks in the standings.
Evans has been a major part of the offense in his first season with San Francisco. He’s caught 17 of 24 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns, while playing 56.5 percent of the team’s offensive snaps. Against Denver, he saw a season-high eight targets and turned in one of his busiest outings yet.
That makes his prop market worth a close look against a Seattle defense that presents a tough test. The Seahawks rank fourth in the NFL in EPA/Pass, but their offense sits No. 1 in EPA/Play in 2026, setting up a high-level matchup.
The touchdown number on Evans stands out, especially with him having scored in half of his games in 2026. He also logged his second-highest snap share of the season in Week 4, when he caught five passes for a season-high 76 yards.
With his red-zone size and the way he’s been used so far, Evans is the most involved offensive player listed at +200 or higher to score in this marquee game. Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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