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John Lynch Provides 49ers Injury Updates on Mike Evans, Nick Bosa

The 49ers are dealing with plenty of injury woes, but it sounds like some of their stars won't be out for too long.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans suffered a rib injury during their Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals, causing concern about his availability for the upcoming Sunday matchup. In an interview on Thursday, defensive end John Lynch emphasized Evans' toughness, drawing comparisons to veteran Ronde Barber: "Mike Evans, part of the whole package... he doesn’t want to miss."

However, Lynch refrained from ruling out Evans for the next game, stating, "Mike’s going to make every attempt to try to play, and we’ll see where that goes." The 49ers might be without multiple receivers, including Dante Pettis who signed to the practice squad after Evans' absence. Cornerback Nick Bosa experienced a calf muscle pull in practice and is expected to miss the week, potentially returning in Week 4.

Wide receiver Keion White also dealt with a hamstring injury but showed signs of improvement, potentially playing in Week 4. Despite the challenges, Lynch reaffirmed the team's focus on winning: "The goal without Bosa doesn’t change: Win more than you lose. A 3-0 cushion helps." The team is preparing for the possibility of a tough matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, who suffered a loss in Week 3.

Although Mykel Williams is anticipated to return within a week, fans should not expect him to perform at his usual level due to the nature of his injury.

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