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Evans Expects to Play Week 1

49ers wide receiver Mike Evans expects to be ready for Week 1 despite missing practice with a groin injury.

49ers WR Mike Evans did not practice on Tuesday due to a groin injury but expects to be ready for Week 1 when the team faces the Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also expects Evans to return to practice next week. milkshakeslot.lat

Evans has dealt with nagging injuries during training camp, including a quad strain early in camp. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler called the current injury 'minor' and reported that Evans is on track to play in the season opener.