Mike Evans shows chemistry with Brock Purdy in upset win

San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans caught six passes (on seven targets) for 49 yards and a touchdown in the team's 20-point win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. SOURCE: ESPN Why It Matters: In his first game with the Niners, Evans looked like he'd been catching passes from Brock Purdy for years.

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Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans caught six passes (on seven targets) for 49 yards and a touchdown in the team's 20-point win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.

SOURCE: ESPN

Why It Matters: In his first game with the Niners, Evans looked like he'd been catching passes from Brock Purdy for years. The veteran was heavily involved on third downs to extend drives, and on his touchdown he snatched the ball away from a smaller defender when Purdy trusted him to win a one-on-one matchup. It was an impactful debut, and it reinforces Evans' status as a solid WR3.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Evans shows chemistry with Brock Purdy in upset win