Niners Nation on Mike Evans

Evans' slot usage and in-breaking route efficiency set up perfectly in Shanahan's system.

Evans' 2024 usage under Liam Coen is the best indicator for his 2025 outlook; he made a living in the slot, leading to more red-zone opportunities and fewer contested targets, while finishing third in the NFL in yards per route run on in-breaking targets—the routes that drive Shanahan's offense. Against Fangio-adjacent defenses like the Panthers, Chargers, and Eagles, Evans combined for 25 receptions, 309 yards, and four touchdowns in three games. The source projects Evans will have a field day against the Rams' weak secondary and linebackers, with Shanahan using him as a proven commodity to put second-level defenders in conflict.

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