Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel out; Christian Kirk expected to return

Oct 23, 2026

With a bye week coming soon, San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans and defensive end Nick Bosa won't play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons as they deal with Achilles tendinitis and a calf injury, respectively.

On Friday, the Niners ruled Evans and Bosa out against the Falcons after neither player participated in practice this week. In addition to Bosa and Evans, the Niners also ruled out wideout Deebo Samuel Sr. (hamstring), linebackers Luke Gifford (groin) and Garret Wallow (hamstring), and safety Marques Sigle (ankle).

Fantasy Impact:

Phew.

Kittle and McCaffrey remain premium starts and could absorb more of the passing offense. Kirk becomes a speculative PPR FLEX if activated, although his first game back carries workload uncertainty. Cooks and Watkins are deeper-league alternatives rather than automatic starters simply because the receiver room is depleted. Purdy remains a QB1 option, with more risk attached to his supporting cast.

today

Lamar Jackson questionable; reveals he is dealing with a high ankle sprain

Jamison Hensley

0 minutes ago

After walking with a limp to the podium after Friday's practice, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson expressed uncertainty whether he will play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, saying his decision will come down to pain tolerance.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson would retain QB1 upside if active, but reduced mobility would take away some of his usual rushing floor. Have a replacement ready rather than treating three limited practices as a guarantee. Should Huntley start again, Flowers would slide from a WR1 toward WR2 territory, while Andrews would become a more touchdown-dependent streaming option. Huntley would be a SuperFlex consideration.

Jordan Mason questionable after three full practices

Vikings

3 hours ago

Jordan Mason is questionable for Sunday against Indianapolis after practicing fully all week. Kevin O’Connell said the outlook is positive, but Minnesota still needs to activate Mason from injured reserve before he can play.

Related Players: Aaron Jones, DeeJay Dallas, Demond Claiborne, Kyler Murray

Fantasy Impact:

If activated and cleared for a meaningful workload, Mason would enter FLEX consideration with RB2 upside. His return would make Jones a more volume-sensitive RB2/FLEX as the two share opportunities. If Mason remains unavailable, Jones would have a clearer path to the lead workload and become the stronger RB2 play.

T.J. Hockenson cleared to return against Indianapolis

Vikings

3 hours ago

T.J. Hockenson will return from concussion protocol and carries no injury designation for Sunday against the Colts after practicing fully throughout the week.

Fantasy Impact:

Hockenson can return to lineups as a TE1 against Indianapolis. Managers replacing an injured tight end should prioritize him if he remains available. His return also restores another established target for Murray, who belongs in QB1 consideration.