Niners WR Mike Evans Questionable for Sunday, Determined to Play Despite Rib Injury
Niners wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a rib injury, but states he is committed to playing.
Nick Wagoner Oct 2, 2026, 06:10 PM ET Close Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL, Sam's subsequent pursuit of a roster spot and the team's relocation and stadium saga. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50086883/49ers-wr-mike-evans-game-decision-rib-injury)._
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