Mike Evans, now in his first season with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 years in Tampa Bay, opened the 2026 campaign with six receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against the Rams. The 33-year-old has a long track record of red-zone production when healthy, including double-digit receiving touchdowns in multiple prior seasons, and his size gives him an edge in contested-catch situations with quarterback Brock Purdy. Recent training-camp soft-tissue issues and a severely limited 2025 (three touchdowns in eight games due to hamstring and clavicle injuries) introduce durability questions in a crowded 49ers passing attack that also features Deebo Samuel and a returning George Kittle. Early chemistry with the offense and continued availability will shape totals over the full schedule.