Monday, October 12, 2026

I Like Mike


The Mike Evans effect: The 49ers passing offense has already generated more EPA against man coverage than in all of 2025 (also than in all of 2024). I still find myself pinching my arm to make sure I'm not dreaming because it's hard to believe we actually got him! 

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  1. Highest-graded 49ers on offense against the Seahawks:

    • Mike Evans: 92.0
    • Trent Williams: 79.9
    • Colton McKivitz: 77.3
    • Brock Purdy: 76.8
    • Jake Brendel: 73.3👀

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    1. Rewatching some of the game I came away thinking Brock really saved Kyle in this game. SF was really moving Seattles defensive front when they went into that 2 high shell. It was almost like an automatic 5 yards (they averaged 4.8 yards per carry *including kneeldowns)... but when they tried to throw the ball Brock was under a lot of durress and had very few open recievers given that Seattle was basically rushing 4 with 7 in coverage. His escapabability really saved SF from disaster multiple times.

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    2. Brock's pocket manipulation is elite!

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    3. It is... and so slept on by National Media.

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  2. Despite the revolving the wr's Brock Purdy:
    #1 in passing EPA
    #1 in Passing touchdowns T-4th fewest INT's(min 100 att)
    #1 in QB rating(min 100 att)
    #1 in fewest sacks
    #2 in YPA(min 100 att)
    T-3rd in CPOE(min 100 att)

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  3. Brock Purdy's 119.3 passer rating leads all QBs who have at least 100 pass attempts this season and his 84.7 QBR leads everybody -- and he's played 3 of the top-6 rated pass defenses vs. QBs in the league (LAR, DEN, SEA).

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  4. Dre Greenlaw has been suspended without pay for one game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during yesterday’s game against the Seahawks, per Schefter.

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  5. Not only does Dre's actions hurt the 49ers next week, but it also gives the Seahawks a "payback" incentive when they play the 49ers down the road. Teams don't forget what Greenlaw did yesterday. Greenlaw needs to aim his emotions solely on the field of play. He let his emotional get the best of him against the Eagles years ago. He felt the need to smack-talk at Sean Payton last week. Dre is a ferocious force on the field. Hopefully, Fred helps him keep there.

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    1. Where I come from the instigator is just as guilty as the perpetrator and anyone that gets in my face like that shouldn't be surprised when I strike!

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  6. What a private person does in a similar scenario away from the game is their business. When a player does something to hurt the team it's a much different situation. Gifford is not anywhere close to Dre. We'll have to see what he can do against Washington.

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    1. Surround a Lion with a bunch of hyenas and the Lion is going to fight!🦁

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    2. Warner the Predator plays as fiercely if not more than Greenlaw. Yet, he plays with great discipline and control. If it had Fred getting suspended for a game, I suspect that this topic would have a different perspective.

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    3. Yep, Warner is the good cop and Greenlaw is the bad cop!👮

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    4. That's great. Just don't get suspended.

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  7. Doggonit! If there's any good news on this, it's that the 49ers play Washington, Atlanta then they hit their bye. Except for an early mistake by Cooks, I thought he played well after a short week of practice. D'marcus Robinson could be ready after the bye. With Bosa returning soon, the 49ers will be more scarier heading towards the second half of the season.

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  8. You always need a bad cop with great character and that's Dre Greenlaw!

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  9. The acquisition of Evans and Morris is similar to Barkley and Fangio as far as I'm concerned.

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I Like Mike

The Mike Evans effect: The 49ers passing offense has already generated more EPA against man coverage than in all of 2025 (also than in all o...