What happened: San Francisco defeated Las Vegas 38-17 on Sunday to earn its seventh win of the season. Wide receiver Mike Evans missed the matchup with an Achilles injury, leaving the 49ers to score 38 points without him. Analysts Manti Te'o and Sam Acho noted on Good Morning Football that the roster's depth sustained the offense in his absence.
Why it matters: The victory keeps the 49ers atop the NFC standings at 7-1 and solidifies their position as the conference's top seed through eight games. Las Vegas dropped to 4-5 and sits ninth in the AFC playoff standings. Demonstrating high scoring capacity without Evans provides San Francisco stability during his recovery.
By the numbers: Evans has caught 27 passes for 420 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2026 through 6 games. The 49ers improved to 7-1 through eight games to maintain the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while the Raiders fell to 4-5 through nine games.
What to watch: San Francisco visits the Dallas Cowboys next Sunday, with Evans questionable to return from his Achilles injury.