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Mike Evans ruled out, Trent Williams questionable as NFC-leading 49ers' injury concerns persist

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Martin, C. (2026, November 14). Mike Evans ruled out, Trent Williams questionable as NFC-leading 49ers' injury concerns persist. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/mike-evans-ruled-out-trent-williams-questionable-nfc-leading-49ers-injury-concerns-persist

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-14 · by Chantz Martin

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The San Francisco 49ers face significant roster uncertainty heading into their game against the Dallas Cowboys, having officially ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans due to Achilles tendinitis while listing left tackle Trent Williams as questionable with a shoulder injury. Additional injury concerns include cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, as well as linebacker Dre Greenlaw and defensive players Nate Hobbs, Upton Stout, and C.J. West. While the team will be without Evans, they gain depth with the return of Deebo Samuel and the debut of newly traded receiver Keenan Allen. The report focuses on the persistent injury struggles of the 7-1 team, highlighting the specific challenge of potentially replacing a high-caliber veteran like Williams at the left tackle position.
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Fox NewsThis outlet14 Nov

The San Francisco 49ers face significant roster uncertainty heading into their game against the Dallas Cowboys, having officially ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans due to Achilles tendinitis while listing left tackle Trent Williams as questionable with a shoulder injury. Additional injury concerns include cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, as well as linebacker Dre Greenlaw and defensive players Nate…

Mike Evans ruled out, Trent Williams questionable as NFC-leading 49ers' injury concerns persist (this article)
New York Post13 Nov

Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that left tackle Trent Williams and linebacker Dre Greenlaw are both questionable for this Sunday's game against the Cowboys following practice injuries to Williams' shoulder and Greenlaw's knee. Williams, a 16-season veteran, has played every competitive snap this season, while the Cowboys have recorded 12 sacks over their last four games. The report focuses on the potential impact of…

Pair of 49ers stars suddenly questionable for Cowboys game after practice injuries →
Toronto Star13 Nov

The San Francisco 49ers will be without receiver Mike Evans for their third consecutive game due to Achilles tendinitis, while 38-year-old left tackle Trent Williams is listed as questionable after a practice shoulder injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan reports that several other players, including cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green, are also questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas. The report highlights…

Mike Evans is out and Trent Williams is questionable for the 49ers →

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This article reads unscored and hedges 11% of its claims. Each row says how that neighbour differs.
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Hedges 1 of 20 claims Outlet record 64/100
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“The articles discuss Mike Evans' injury, but the first article is dated November 14th and the second November 12th, indicating a shift in the injury update over time, not the same specific event.”
New York Post
Hedges 3 of 28 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A focuses on the injuries to Trent Williams and Dre Greenlaw that occurred during practice, while Article B mentions Trent Williams' injury but also includes information about Mike Evans being ruled out due to a separate injury issue.”

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Chantz Martin
73 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Mike Evans for a third straight game Sunday after ruling him out against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis.
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49ers ORG · 3× Evans PERSON · 3× San Francisco ORG · 3× Shanahan PERSON · 3× Williams PERSON · 3× The San Francisco 49ers ORG · 2× Trent Williams PERSON · 2× Mike Evans PERSON · 1× NFL ORG · 1× the Dallas Cowboys ORG · 1×

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" San Francisco will have more help at receiver this week with Deebo Samuel set to return after missing the past three games with a hamstring injury and Keenan Allen set to make his debut for the 49ers after being acquired earlier this week in a trade from Indianapolis.
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The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Mike Evans for a third straight game Sunday after ruling him out against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis.

Claims (19 extracted, 2 hedged)

The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Mike Evans for a third straight game Sunday after ruling him out against the Dallas Cowboys as he continues to deal with Achilles tendinitis. asserted
he → rule → tendinitis
Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether standout left tackle Trent Williams will suit up after injuring his shoulder in practice this week. uncertain
Williams → remain → practice
Injuries are an unavoidable part of the NFL, but few teams have dealt with them as consistently as the San Francisco 49ers have in recent seasons. asserted
49ers → deal → seasons
Their injury report has become a weekly storyline. asserted
report → become → ?
Coach Kyle Shanahan said cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green were also on the injury report. asserted
Lenoir → say → report
Both missed practice Wednesday and Thursday after suffering injuries in last week’s game against Las Vegas, but they were limited participants Friday. asserted
they → miss → Vegas
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw was also listed as questionable after hurting his knee at practice Thursday, while cornerback Nate Hobbs (adductor), defensive back Upton Stout (shoulder, neck) and defensive tackle C.J. West (knee) were also questionable. asserted
Hobbs → list → practice
At 38, Williams remains a 12-time Pro Bowler playing at a high level, making his availability significant for San Francisco. asserted
availability → remain → Francisco
He left practice early Thursday and did not participate Friday, but Shanahan remained hopeful the veteran tackle would feel well enough to play Sunday. asserted
tackle → leave → practice
Vederian Lowe would likely start if Williams is unable to go, but replacing the longtime standout would be a major challenge for the 49ers. asserted
replacing → start → 49ers
Then a guy of Trent’s caliber is huge," Shanahan said. asserted
Shanahan → say → caliber
"Just the way he plays out there, down in and down out, what he means to the team, just his presence, the type of person he is, and just what he brings on game day. asserted
he → play → day
He’s a captain for a reason, and everyone knows Trent Williams is one of the best players in this league. asserted
Williams → ’ → league
" San Francisco will have more help at receiver this week with Deebo Samuel set to return after missing the past three games with a hamstring injury and Keenan Allen set to make his debut for the 49ers after being acquired earlier this week in a trade from Indianapolis. asserted
Allen → have → Indianapolis
But they will be missing Evans again after he left a Week 6 game against Washington early with the injury. asserted
he → miss → injury
He missed the next two games and has been unable to practice since then but is making progress. asserted
He → miss → progress
Shanahan said there’s a chance Evans could play next week in Mexico against Minnesota. uncertain
Evans → say → Minnesota
The 49ers enter Sunday’s game with an NFC-best 7-1 record. asserted
49ers → enter → record
The Associated Press contributed to this report. asserted
Press → contribute → report
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