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Mike Evans or Kaelon Black

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Mike Evans

Mike Evans

WR • San Francisco 49ers SF
Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black

RB • San Francisco 49ers SF
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Evans over Black

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Mike Evans

Mike Evans vs. Cardinals: Strong WR2 Option in a Favorable Home Matchup

Evans was limited earlier in the week with a hip issue but returned to practice Friday, putting him on track to play against Arizona despite a questionable tag. With Demarcus Robinson ruled out and San Francisco's receiver depth thinned, Evans remains the primary outside target alongside Deebo Samuel Sr. in this passing attack.

Our weekly projection expects roughly 12.4 fantasy points on four receptions for 55 yards and strong touchdown equity. While his start rate drifted to 63% due to practice limitations, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats in an offense projected for plenty of scoring.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Black over Evans

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Kaelon Black

Kaelon Black vs. Arizona — High-value handcuff in a favorable home matchup

Operating as the primary backup behind Christian McCaffrey, Black has put a minor groin issue from last week behind him and carries no injury tag. The rookie has quickly earned coaching trust, posting 21 carries for 90 rushing yards (4.3 YPC) over his first two contests.

San Francisco enters as heavy home favorites against Arizona, setting up a potentially run-heavy game script. However, standalone appeal remains low. We project Black for roughly 9 carries and 38 rushing yards (5.4 fantasy points), making the 69%-rostered back a high-upside stash who belongs on fantasy benches this week.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Mike Evans
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
35418.0270
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
910311.4271
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kaelon Black
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
7253.60000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
21904.30150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Mike Evans
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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Redzone Touches Kaelon Black
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Mike Evans
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
63%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Kaelon Black
OWN
69%
-8.04 compared to last week
START
 
1%
-3.04 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Mike Evans
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kaelon Black
44th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Mike Evans

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 16.30 total points (8.15 avg).
  • Currently 35.4 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hip (Since Sep 23, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 25 in receptions and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 46th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 103 and 11.44 YPC and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 13th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: -4 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 950, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Kaelon Black

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 44th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 44th with 9.50 total points (4.75 avg).
  • Currently 39.5 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.3 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 37th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 21 (10.50 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 90 (45.00 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +90, Rush AVG: +4.3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +5 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 100, RUSH YDS: 400, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 10, REC YDS: 75, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Mike Evans

HIP - Since Sep 23, 2026

Evans was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 3 versus the Cardinals.
Injury Kaelon Black

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Mike Evans

Week 3
San Francisco 49ers VS Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.50346.5031402.99
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 10.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 3 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 249 (124.50 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 444 (222.00 per game).
  • Top 14 in points against with 22.50 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -2.5, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Matchups Kaelon Black

Week 3
San Francisco 49ers VS Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.50346.5031402.99
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 10.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 3 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 249 (124.50 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 444 (222.00 per game).
  • Top 14 in points against with 22.50 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -2.5, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: EVEN, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Mike Evans
18.71
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kaelon Black
8.21
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Mike Evans
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2014 TB 15 123 68 1051 15.5 12 0 0 0 0
2015 TB 15 148 74 1208 16.3 3 0 0 0 0
2016 TB 16 171 96 1321 13.8 12 0 0 0 0
2017 TB 15 136 71 1001 14.1 5 0 0 0 0
2018 TB 16 139 86 1524 17.7 8 0 0 0 0
2019 TB 13 118 67 1157 17.3 8 0 0 0 0
2020 TB 16 119 76 1125 14.8 13 0 0 0 0
2021 TB 16 113 74 1035 14.0 14 1 10 10 0
2022 TB 15 128 77 1124 14.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 TB 16 135 79 1255 15.9 13 0 0 0 0
2024 TB 14 110 74 1004 13.6 11 0 0 0 0
2025 TB 8 61 30 368 12.3 3 0 0 0 0
2026 SF 2 10 9 103 11.4 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 90 81 927 11.4 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 111 67 971 14.5 10 0 0 0 0
Totals 186 1560 910 13722 15.1 113 1 10 10 0
Career Kaelon Black
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 SF 2 21 90 4.3 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
ON PACE 18 189 810 4.3 0 9 9 45 5.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 21 90 4.3 0 1 1 5 5.0 0
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