What happened: Mike Evans caught six of seven targets for 49 yards. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news/2026-09-10/mike-evans-picks-up-touchdown-in-debut-with-49ers)
Why it matters: Three of his receptions converted third downs on the opening possession, helping sustain a drive that produced the game's first points. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/22f863c998eb55915d7d41e6f50523f1)
By the numbers: Evans caught 85.7% of his targets and averaged 8.2 yards per reception.
What to watch: Watch whether Evans sustains that involvement on third downs in Week 2.