Mike Evans, now in his first season with the San Francisco 49ers after signing in the offseason, has posted 213 receiving yards on 17 catches with 2 touchdowns through four games while playing through a rib injury that sidelined him from most practices before Week 4. He has drawn a significant share of targets and air yards in an offense led by Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan, even as other pass-catchers have dealt with injuries. The 33-year-old veteran has continued to produce in limited or protected roles, including a team-high 76 yards in the most recent win over Denver. The 49ers’ strong start and favorable scheme setup support elevated volume, though Evans faces a challenging Week 5 matchup against the Seahawks secondary and ongoing questions about how the rib issue will affect his availability and snap count over the full 17-game schedule.