India, Sept. 26 -- Mike Evans is expected to have a chance to play for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, despite dealing with a hip injury. The veteran wide receiver missed the team's first two practices of the week, but there are positive signs before Sunday's game.

Evans did side work during Thursday's practice, while NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported there was a "good chance" he practices and plays. The 49ers have not yet listed his final game status, so Evans' availability is not officially confirmed. San Francisco faces Arizona on Sunday, September 27.

Evans suffered the hip issue during the 49ers' win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said afterwards that the injury was no...