49ers Take Long View on Mike Evans' Achilles Injury

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49ers Take the Long View on Mike Evans’ Achilles Injury

Mike Evans is expected to miss this week, and it appears likely that he will also miss Week 10 because of his Achilles injury. The question is whether the team is delaying the inevitable or whether additional rest will help Evans recover and contribute down the stretch.

The 49ers appear to be playing the long game. Given the choice, Evans would likely try to play through the injury. Instead, the team can use the bye and the additional time to help him get healthier.

The 49ers are positioning themselves for a stronger return as players get healthy. They traded for Devores Buckner, while Nick Bosa and DeMarcus Robinson are back. The goal is to have a healthy Mike Evans rather than one who is simply limping through the season.