Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans suffer injuries during Monday Night Football

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury during a Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium, Fox News, the New York Post, and CBS Sports reported. CBS Sports added that the injury occurred late in the first quarter when McLaurin went down while running a route and clutching at his knee. [1][2][3]

McLaurin was placed in a brace and an air cast on his left leg before being carted to the locker room, according to the New York Post and CBS Sports. Players from both teams took a knee and came over to check on McLaurin as he exited the field, Fox News and the New York Post reported. CBS Sports confirmed that McLaurin was officially ruled out for the rest of the game. [1][2][3]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans also left the game after suffering an injury. According to the New York Post and CBS Sports, Evans exited with a non-contact injury, with CBS Sports later reporting that he was ruled out due to an Achilles injury. Prior to leaving, Evans recorded two receptions for 78 yards, including a 54-yard catch, according to the New York Post. [4][5][6]

McLaurin was selected by Washington in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Ohio State. Evans joined the 49ers in his first season with the team after spending his initial 12 NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who selected him in the first round of the 2014 draft. [4][10][11]

Yahoo Sports reported that the 49ers held a 20-3 lead over the Commanders at halftime. Fox News noted that Washington was facing a 13-3 deficit when McLaurin left, leaving the 1-5 team without their leading wide receiver. [1][9]