Who Should I Start? Mike Evans or A.J. Brown
Week 10 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Mike Evans News
Friday, November 13, 12:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers veteran wide receiver Mike Evans (Achilles) has officially been ruled out for the Week 10 contest on Sunday on the road against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Matt Lively of CBS Sports. Evans will miss a third straight game due to a right-Achilles injury that he picked up in the Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders. The good news for the 49ers and fantasy managers is that head coach Kyle Shanahan said this week that the 33-year-old future Hall of Famer is "real close" to returning and likely would have played this week if it were a playoff contest. The 49ers will also be getting veteran Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring) back for the first time since Week 5, and they added Keenan Allen in a trade from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, so there is less urgency to rush Evans back before he is fully healed. The six-time Pro Bowler and former Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will certainly have more competition for targets in the team's passing game when he returns, possibly in Week 11 against the Minnesota Vikings, but he should still be heavily targeted as one of quarterback Brock Purdy's favorite weapons. Evans has more injury risk than ever as he nears the end of his career, but he has been solid when active in his first year in the Bay Area, catching 27 of 39 targets for 420 yards and three touchdowns.
Week 10 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 59.5 | 0.4 |
A.J. Brown News
Saturday, November 14, 6:58 AM
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee, ankle) is officially listed as questionable to play in Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Detroit Lions in Germany, and even when healthy this year, he has struggled to produce as a fantasy-relevant receiver. However, his talent and long-term track record keep him in the mid-to-high WR2 range for fantasy football, if he ends up playing. The 29-year-old has appeared in parts of just three games this year, catching nine of 20 targets for 101 yards. It has certainly been a disappointing start to his chapter with the Patriots, but perhaps he'll be able to shake off the injury bug and turn things around for the second half of the season. Sunday's game against the Lions is a great opportunity for Brown to get back on track. The Lions have allowed the eighth-most catches and the 13th-most receiving yards to opposing wide receivers in 2026. The main concern with starting Brown this week is that he could be on a snap count if he suits up, and that may not be revealed until after fantasy lineups lock. Still, he is the undisputed No. 1 target in an offense that is without some of its top weapons, including wide receiver Romeo Doubs (shoulder) and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness). He should be started in most 10+ team leagues.
Mike Evans vs. A.J. Brown
Still trying to decide between Evans and Brown? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Mike Evans is projected to score 0.0 points this week while A.J. Brown is projected to score 12.5 points.
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