# Mike Evans — what pundits predicted WR · Texas A&M 75 checkable claims from 36 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## What the room says - Median call across 8 pundits: 1,000 receiving yards - Median call across 5 pundits: 10 receiving tds ## What pundits expect (70 unsettled) - “Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3a6421cd-4e8d-48a7-9460-11ebe4188ec4 - “The more worrisome part is Evans, who is still more than likely not going to play against Dallas next week.” — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/21061fbe-25de-4a51-9a45-33ca59fbf021 - “While Mike Evans should be out at least another week (Week 10)” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Nov 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cd84e832-035b-4ba3-90e9-e928c1396bf9 - “It’s very likely, if not guaranteed, that the San Francisco 49ers will be without star receiver Mike Evans against the Dallas Cowboys.” — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Nov 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e1926da3-9d60-4f4f-89e4-92e3f84f7acc - “No one should be surprised if Evans isn’t seen until December. The soonest I think he’ll be active is Nov. 29 at home against Seattle.” — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Nov 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e1926da3-9d60-4f4f-89e4-92e3f84f7acc - “In fact, 49ers fans should expect him to be missing in action for the next several weeks. Expect him to miss Sunday's game against the Cowboys. (Week 10 vs. Cowboys)” — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Nov 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a689085f-a921-49cc-a0d0-13e40a1bdcd1 - “Watkins is probably just a one-week rental, since Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Nov 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/42706ae3-f6eb-45cb-8fc9-8c24b1e4ff0e - “Neither has appeared at practice this week, suggesting they're both on track to miss yet another game.” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e26319a3-10aa-49a6-a24d-a257521363f0 - “Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel, and Mike Evans should all be back.” — [Parker Hurley](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/parker-hurley), for 2026, said Oct 26, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/06c8f18e-dab2-4295-ab01-55fc3e66f73d - “Evans is expected to finally sit this week (the 49ers are on bye in Week 8), so they will be working with a limited group again.” — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f417c4cb-5816-405b-8b36-c34378ac0a9c - “Evans will most likely miss Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, rendering the 49ers desperate at wide receiver.” — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Oct 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb320af1-693f-4d8f-b612-79e693fd996b - “Both Demarcus Robinson and Mike Evans appear to have chances to play in Week 8.” — [Parker Hurley](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/parker-hurley), for 2026, said Oct 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/695df981-8b32-4f68-b0d3-2410fb6bb01c - “The San Francisco Standard's David Lombardi relayed on Saturday that Evans is "on track to play" based on his read of the situation.” — David Lombardi, for 2026, said Oct 19, 2026; not settled yet - “KNBR's Larry Krueger said Saturday, "Based on what I saw, I'd be very surprised if Mike Evans plays on Monday." (Week 6, 49ers vs. Commanders)” — Larry Krueger, for 2026, said Oct 19, 2026; not settled yet - “Evans' injured ribs didn't keep him out in Week 4, and they won't keep him out this week. (Sunday's game against the Seahawks)” — [Charean Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/charean-williams), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fbbdcf31-ecce-4300-97fb-a801bafae074 - “He played through an injury to his ribs, catching five passes for 76 yards, and is expected to play Sunday against the Seahawks.” — [Charean Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/charean-williams), for 2026, said Oct 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8bda4bf5-6d79-4a68-8dec-85246f45bed0 - “Mike Evans is going to be limited if he does play. (Week 4 vs. the Denver Broncos)” — [Parker Hurley](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/parker-hurley), for 2026, said Oct 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cbd3bdc4-e118-427d-bc49-b20bc66a9975 - “It's a no-brainer decision to keep Evans out against the Broncos. Yet I think the 49ers will allow him to suit up and use him as a decoy, at the very least. (Week 4 vs. Broncos)” — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Oct 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/53d3561d-3b7a-469c-963e-b38ab56a7537 - “Trent Williams is back. He'll play. Mike Evans will play against Denver.” — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2026, said Sep 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1a3e2d17-2e0f-4fa1-ab37-15b95df30c73 - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Pat McAfee](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-mcafee), for 2026, said Sep 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e597c6dc-17ad-4def-bede-32f302d16278 - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — Daire Carragher, for 2026, said Sep 10, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Jose Sanchez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jose-sanchez), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c109535f-cd1b-4dee-8fe2-b88db19a9a8a - Mike Evans to fall short of his draft cost (Round 6) — Frank Ammirante, for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Parker Hurley](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/parker-hurley), for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/551dfebc-46cf-42e5-acf2-ea8b83ecef8e - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c69b7d6-5699-404f-8b08-d62cc54e495a - Mike Evans to fall short of his draft cost (the WR28 in average draft position (ADP)) — [Evan Tarracciano](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/evan-tarracciano), for 2026, said Sep 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bb3cf720-650a-4620-b0ef-20f4171ae3e7 - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Jeff Cavanaugh](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jeff-cavanaugh), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d04cb132-e9f4-4e11-bb0b-cf0982762ad9 - Mike Evans to fall short of his draft cost (round six) — [Simon Hunter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/simon-hunter), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/43ba38bc-0c70-4486-b557-45e7be618e87 - Mike Evans to record 10 receiving tds — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2da58d35-017a-47b3-8fc9-9fef05b5fa3e - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds) — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2da58d35-017a-47b3-8fc9-9fef05b5fa3e - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e861cb92-55ff-4c46-9618-2ead9208994a - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — Ellis Bryn Johnson, for 2026, said Aug 21, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to record 10 receiving tds — Ellis Bryn Johnson, for 2026, said Aug 21, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 18, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 7-9) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 17, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 17, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Aug 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b8db9d14-e4bd-405f-a494-3623bee73c08 - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 | Picks 1-60) — [Chris Welsh](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-welsh), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/91879831-1f4d-4c4e-8745-15aae5d1a2da - Mike Evans to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — Ellis Bryn Johnson, for 2026, said Aug 11, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (WR27 average draft position (ADP)) — Ellis Bryn Johnson, for 2026, said Aug 11, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Simon Hunter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/simon-hunter), for 2026, said Aug 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8824a9ab-7724-40f8-b852-dc4edd31ec0d - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 3, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (around the 5th round of fantasy drafts) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 3, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 3, 2026; not settled yet - Mike Evans to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards — [Dylan Von Arx](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/dylan-von-arx), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/dd977008-7617-4e9c-89a8-483d1cca55c1 - Mike Evans to record 65 receptions — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Mike Evans to record 154 fantasy points — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Mike Evans to record 960 receiving yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2026, said Jul 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d7b3892c-a0e0-4dff-9dcc-08e23b951ee6 - Mike Evans to make Locked On NFL Top 100 — [Brian Peacock](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brian-peacock), for 2026, said Jun 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c90ae28-9cf0-4f05-944d-c95aa6c5d4c9 - Mike Evans to be 1st on the depth chart — [Brian Peacock](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brian-peacock), for 2026, said Jun 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c90ae28-9cf0-4f05-944d-c95aa6c5d4c9 - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (a locked and loaded top twenty four guy) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Jun 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/90f6f691-6eb5-41f4-b6e7-ec80639b10ad - Mike Evans to record 57 receptions — [Mike Clay](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-clay), for 2026, said May 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b5adfba7-72b2-4677-98fa-77e16da6e7f3 - Mike Evans to record 6 receiving tds — [Mike Clay](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-clay), for 2026, said May 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b5adfba7-72b2-4677-98fa-77e16da6e7f3 - Mike Evans to record 911 receiving yards — [Mike Clay](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-clay), for 2026, said May 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b5adfba7-72b2-4677-98fa-77e16da6e7f3 - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (You will get a discount based off of his age, based off the injury history) — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ff777341-3260-4126-9629-cc6206c73be3 - Mike Evans to finish top 36 at his position, by fantasy points — [Justin Boone](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/justin-boone), for 2026, said Mar 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9c085453-f5c6-4c22-8944-32cdc7cd4c22 - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Mar 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca8ddcc3-733b-4a44-92b9-b90577e59c9c - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Greg Jennings](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-jennings), for 2026, said Mar 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62831f87-23b2-45a6-b3ce-78c387136e15 - Mike Evans to record 10 receiving tds — [Chris Broussard](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-broussard), for 2026, said Mar 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/39a28f54-6517-4d09-abd2-ea5c8ad7190e - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fab0ca6d-022e-4f41-b6b2-24e8356c5511 - Mike Evans to record 15 receiving tds — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d91e9ecc-a0f8-4748-9073-17d6145b4cde - Mike Evans to move — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d91e9ecc-a0f8-4748-9073-17d6145b4cde - Mike Evans to move — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d54552b5-50a7-48e0-b0dd-3cf296d356b7 - Mike Evans to move — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ad44d0b1-a5f6-47ca-bf2b-8b737241966d - Mike Evans to move — [Brandon Carney](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney), for 2025, said Feb 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9337347d-fde9-46c9-9bb6-26ade467538b - Mike Evans to move — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2025, said Feb 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6f4f57a-ff51-4131-9e69-b9d2afe304d8 - Mike Evans to move — [Tom Strachan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-strachan), for 2025, said Feb 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a2a76815-df1b-4172-82e1-969b3eaabb43 - Mike Evans to make Pro Football Hall of Fame — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Jul 31, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e18b6def-234d-486f-a727-ec8dc8f1328c ## Settled (5) - Mike Evans to move — [Brandon Carney](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney), for 2026, said Mar 2, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 55) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c228a7e7-4915-4bc7-bacc-8c9b3298c2c1 - Mike Evans to make the roster — [Brian Peacock](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brian-peacock), for 2026, said Aug 25, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62e9aad7-105c-45a0-95b3-3b43b64603ae - Mike Evans to move — [Jake Ciely](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jake-ciely), for 2025, said Feb 14, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9c205f56-6491-4dfc-8372-f92cf488d31f - Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (ECR thirty two) — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2025, said May 17, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/316f2dfd-c096-416d-ae8a-6cb60715ceac - Mike Evans to record 1,000 receiving yards — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Jan 3, 2025; scored 99.2 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 63.34) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f6bcb2b9-484f-4b6b-a900-7dd9980f9d7c --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mike-evans Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology