Mark Andrews or Mike Evans: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 4 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Start Andrews — the consensus rank and availability edges are too wide to ignore.
Mark Andrews is the higher consensus play (TE15 to WR31) and is the healthier side of this call (Evans carries a questionable tag). Evans's edge is the projection, 11.8 to 10.0. The gap is wide.
Mark Andrews
6.38.110.0 Projected Points
Mike Evans
7.99.811.8 Projected Points
Mark Andrews’s market
Mike Evans’s market
Why Mark Andrews
Start· mediumTE1 and red-zone mismatch. Veteran seam-stretcher with strong hands and quarterback rapport.
25% target share on a 28.0-implied offense outweighs a tough TEN matchup (5 of 32) built on a thin 3-game sample.
- TEN ranks 5 of 32 against TEs (one of the tougher matchups, 3-game sample).
- Vegas implies 28.0 team points as 8.5-point favorites.
- Listed TE on the latest depth chart with a 65% snap share.
The call
- Usage is the anchor. A 25% target share is TE1-caliber volume, and 65% snap share keeps him on the field for the high-value downs.
- Baltimore's 28.0 implied total and -8.5 spread point to plenty of scoring chances. That boosts his touchdown equity even if positive game script trims late passing volume.
- The matchup is the knock: TEN grades 5 of 32 vs TEs. That composite rests on a 3-game sample with 0.25 confidence, so don't let it override the role.
- Health looks fine. He carries no designation, and Yahoo Sports (2026-10-02) reported a full Thursday practice despite a hand ailment. The 10.0-point TE15 projection sits right at the TE1 line, so he's a start over typical replacement options.
Latest on Andrews
Mark Andrews was a full practice participant Thursday despite being listed on the injury report with a hand ailment that has not limited his practice participation.
Yahoo Sports · Oct 2, 2026Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Mike Evans
Toss-UpVeteran WR1 and contested-catch X. Big-bodied red-zone target with sustained vertical production.
Toss-up — WR31 consensus, projects WR28 this week: DEN is the 9th-toughest matchup vs WRs, 24.5 implied team total.
- Carries a Questionable tag — usually plays, but monitor the final report.
- DEN ranks 9 of 32 against WRs (one of the tougher matchups, 4-game sample).
- Vegas implies 24.5 team points as 2.5-point favorites.
- Listed WR on the latest depth chart with a 55% snap share.
Latest on Evans
Mike Evans is active for Sunday's matchup.
Romello Height, Mike Evans, and More Available vs. Broncos; Inactives for Week 4 #DENvsSF49ers.com · Oct 4, 2026Evans returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday's sessions.
Three Players Ruled Out vs. Broncos in Week 4; Mike Evans Questionable Ahead of #DENvsSF49ers.com · Oct 2, 2026Mike Evans was limited in Friday's practice after missing Wednesday and Thursday.
49ers WR Mike Evans a gametime decision with rib injuryESPN · Oct 2, 2026Nick Wagoner reports Mike Evans remains questionable but is optimistic he can play through his rib injury Sunday.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that injuries sustained by Mike Evans, Trent Williams and Dre Greenlaw on Sunday aren't considered long-term issues.
Nick Wagoner details the positive developments with Mike Evans' rib injury.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Mark Andrews | Mike Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 6.38.110.0 | 7.99.811.8 |
| Consensus rank | TE15 | WR31 |
| Opponent vs position | TEN · 5 of 323-game sample | DEN · 9 of 324-game sample |
| Receptions | 6 of 32 | 6 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 1 of 32 | 11 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 of 32 | 10 of 32 |
| Targets | 6 of 32 | 10 of 32 |
| Anytime TD | 9 of 32 | 9 of 32 |
| Target share | 25% | 22% |
| Reception share | 25% | 22% |
| Implied total · spread | 28.0-8.5 | 24.5-2.5 |
| Depth chart | TE1 | WR1 |
| Snap share | 65% | 55% |
| Injury designation | — | questionable |
| Start/Sit record | 1–2 | 1–1+1 toss-up |
Recent form
Mark Andrews — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs DAL | 2.43.95.4 |
| Week 2 | vs NO | 4.97.910.9 |
| Week 1 | vs IND | 4.96.98.9 |
Mike Evans — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs ARI | 9.410.912.4 |
| Week 2 | vs MIA | 5.46.98.4 |
| Week 1 | vs LAR | 10.913.916.9 |
Signal breakdown
- 10.0 vs 11.8 projected PPR pointsMike Evans +
- Rank 15 vs 31Mark Andrews +
- Opponent DvP rank 5 vs 9 (32 = softest)Mark Andrews +
- Implied 28.0 vs 24.5 team pointsMark Andrews +
- no designation vs questionableMark Andrews +
- 65% vs 55% snap shareMark Andrews +
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