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Brock Purdy Throws Four TDs as Mike Evans Injured

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

49ers Defeat Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 in Week 3.
Mike Evans left the first half with a rib/oblique injury and missed the remainder of the game.
Trent Williams suffered a stinger on a Christian McCaffrey touchdown run and did not return.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw four touchdowns, including a 20-yard fourth-quarter pass to George Kittle.

Summary

Evans Signs Deal

Deebo Evans signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers after leaving Tampa Bay.
The 49ers added veteran Brandin Cooks to the practice squad to reinforce a depleted receiver corps.
Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling was placed on injured reserve, likely missing games until Week 10.
Evans’ rib injury became the fourth 49ers player carted off this season, highlighting an injury trend.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL lockout, which lasted 161 days from March 12 to July 25, ended with a new collective bargaining agreement that set a $120.375 million salary cap and added health-safety provisions for all 32 teams. Those measures now shape the San Francisco 49ers’ handling of injuries to players like Mike Evans and Trent Williams, reflecting the league-wide health focus established after the lockout.

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49ers Defeat Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 in Week 3.
Mike Evans left the first half with a rib/oblique injury and missed the remainder of the game.
Trent Williams suffered a stinger on a Christian McCaffrey touchdown run and did not return.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw four touchdowns, including a 20-yard fourth-quarter pass to George Kittle.

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