Mike Evans and Lamar Jackson ruled out for Week 7

Achilles and ankle injuries sideline the two veterans.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after exiting Monday night's game with a non-contact injury to his Achilles. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is inactive against the Cincinnati Bengals with an ankle issue after coming close to playing earlier in the week.

Why it matters: San Francisco enters Sunday holding the No. 1 seed in the NFC after opening the 2026 regular season on a six-game winning streak. Baltimore holds the No. 7 seed in the AFC and must navigate an AFC North matchup without its starting quarterback.

By the numbers: San Francisco stands at 6-0 following a 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Oct. 19, while Baltimore is 4-2 after a 13-10 road loss to the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18.

What to watch: Jackson is considered likely to return in Week 8 when the Ravens face the Buffalo Bills.

Sources

The Athletic NFL 2026-10-25T15:58:59.562640+00:00

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