Two catches in and the 49ers are already lighting candles and renaming a street.
Mike Evans' 49ers debut sparks historic start not seen since 2023
Wide receiver Mike Evans made his San Francisco debut and immediately produced a stat line the franchise hadn't seen since 2023, sparking a wave of optimism from a fanbase that treats every first quarter like a Super Bowl parade. The 49ers, perpetually one healthy receiver away from a title, now believe they have found the missing piece. Whether the hot start survives October is, as always, the question nobody in the Bay wants asked yet.
Source: Mike Evans' 49ers debut sparks historic start not seen since 2023 — Yahoo Sports
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