Mike Evans ruled out with rib injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (rib) left the Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half due to a rib injury, and he will not return. Evans finished the game with three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown on six targets before exiting the game. SOURCE: ESPN - Adam

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Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans (rib) left the Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half due to a rib injury, and he will not return.

Evans finished the game with three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown on six targets before exiting the game.

SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Why it Matters: With Evans leaving the game, it will be up to Deebo Samuel to pick up the slack, with Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing also seeing more responsibilities. George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey could also pick up some additional targets in the passing game.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Evans ruled out with rib injury