Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught all seven of his targets for 92 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Washington Commanders. He once again established himself as the top target for Baker Mayfield, but it wasn't nearly enough as the Buccaneers fell to the Commanders on a last-second field goal. Evans is coming off a storybook 2024 campaign in which he delivered his 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season despite missing three games due to injury. The 31-year-old has cemented himself as a high-end WR2 on a yearly basis, with plenty of weekly appearances in the WR1 range throughout his career. Even as he enters his 12th NFL season with time not on his side, Evans remains a top wide receiver and should be regarded as a high-end WR2 heading into 2025 fantasy football.
Jan 13, 2025 12:26 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans did miss some practice time this week, but is ready to go for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Washington Commanders. Evans was limited to begin the week before sitting out of practice both Thursday and Friday. DFS players shouldn't be concerned as Evans only sat out for rest purposes to keep him refreshed for this weekend. Evans has finished with 68 receiving yards or more in every game since he returned from injury in Week 12. The 31-year-old has posted 11 straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards or more, which is extremely impressive. Evans has been one of the most consistent wideouts in the league and become a favorite target of quarterback Baker Mayfield. He'll now get a favorable matchup against the Commanders secondary on Sunday. Evans won't be a cheap DFS option, but he should be worth the risk.
Jan 10, 2025 5:30 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught nine of his 14 targets for 89 yards during their victory over the New Orleans Saints. As a result, Evans posted his 11th-straight 1,000 yard season. Evans is the only player in NFL history to tally at least 1,000 yards in his first 10+ seasons. He now only sits three 1,000-yard campaigns behind Jerry Rice for the NFL record. The 31-year-old even missed three games this season due to a hamstring injury but was still able to continue his incredible streak. During Weeks 12 through 17, Evans averaged a strong 96.7 yards per game. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran wideout to remain Baker Mayfield's top target during the playoffs. Evans should be viewed as a high-end WR1 in all playoff competitions and would carry elite upside in DFS if the Buccaneers draw a favorable matchup in the Wild Card round.
Jan 5, 2025 5:36 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will look to make history during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran wideout needs 85 yards to tie Jerry Rice's record of 11 straight sessions with 1,000 receiving yards. In addition, Evans will earn a $3 million incentive if he hauls in at least five receptions and surpasses 85 yards. The Bucs have a must-win game ahead of them against a banged up Saints roster. Evans has surpassed the 85-yard mark in three of his last five games, which puts him in good position to hit this milestone. Regardless, Evans remains a solid WR1 for a plus-matchup against the Saints secondary in Week 18.
Jan 3, 2025 8:15 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught eight of his nine targets for 97 yards and two scores during their demanding victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Evans did most of his damage in the first half by scoring twice. He caught his first score on a two-yard pass in the opening frame and his second score on a one-yard pass in the second quarter. His longest reception of the day went for 34 yards. His receptions, targets, and yardage total paced all Tampa wideouts and only tied for the most receiving scores with rookie Jalen McMillan. Since Week 13, Evans has found the end zone five times in five contests. During this stretch, he has tallied at least 90 yards in three of the five games. He will look to stay hot next weekend against a struggling New Orleans secondary.
Dec 29, 2024 4:47 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is coming off a five-catch performance against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Fantasy managers were probably hopeful for more from Evans who finished with five receptions on eight targets for 69 yards in the loss. The veteran wideout has been busy since returning from injury. Evans has finished with 68 receiving yards or more in every game since Week 12. The 31-year-old gets a plus-matchup in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers defense. A secondary that allowed him to torch them for 118 yards on eight receptions and one score during their last meeting. Fantasy managers should consider Evans a low-end WR1 for this game.
Dec 27, 2024 8:57 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught just five of his eight targets for 69 yards during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Evans was the Buccaneers' leading receiver, but managers would have liked to see him rack up a little more production or find the end zone with a potential berth in the fantasy championship on the line. For the veteran receiver, all eyes are on the 1,000-yard mark. Evans has eclipsed 1,000 yards in each of his first 10 NFL seasons, but he's not a lock to reach that threshold in 2024. The 31-year-old needs 182 yards over his final two games to achieve the big milestone. From a fantasy perspective, he should continue to be viewed as a low-end WR1 option heading into next week's battle with a subpar Carolina Panthers defense.
Dec 23, 2024 12:31 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (rest) has been removed from the injury report after getting in a few limited practice sessions this week. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried as the Bucs were just trying to keep their veteran wideout fresh for this Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Evans is good to go and should be treated as a WR1 for this plus-matchup against the banged up Cowboys defense. Last week, Evans hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 159 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The 31-year-old has finished with 68 receiving yards or more in every game since returning from injury. He should continue being an elite fantasy option this weekend.
Dec 20, 2024 5:22 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (rest) and tight end Cade Otton (knee) were seen practicing on Friday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Evans had been absent on Wednesday, but he returned to practice on Thursday and should be all set to play in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 31-year-old caught nine passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns last week, and he needs 251 yards over his next three games to achieve his 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season. Otton, meanwhile, had not practiced yet this week, so the fact that he was able to get on the field in some capacity Friday is a good sign. Fantasy managers will still want to check the Buccaneers' final injury report for confirmation on his status, but his presence Friday is a step in the right direction. Otton would rank as a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end if active against Dallas.
Dec 20, 2024 11:15 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had seemingly no issues against the Los Angeles Chargers defense on Sunday. The veteran wideout gave a somewhat disappointing outing last week, but came ready to play in Week 15. Evans hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 159 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout win. The 31-year-old missed some practice time this week due to a hamstring issue, but it didn't look like it bothered him on Sunday. Evans and quarterback Baker Mayfield have great chemistry together and it showed this weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to lean on Evans as a WR1 for next week's matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The same Cowboys that just lost top defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) for the season.
Dec 15, 2024 8:48 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Evans missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before returning for a limited session on Friday. It appears that was enough for the team to clear Evans for this weekend. The veteran wideout has racked up three straight games of 68 receiving yards or more since returning from injury. He does have a tougher challenge this week against a solid Chargers secondary. Despite that, Evans should be able to produce low-end WR1 value for this Week 15 matchup.
Dec 13, 2024 9:20 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was seen working on the field at the portion of practice open to the media on Friday after sitting out of practice the two previous days. The Bucs are taking it easy on the 31-year-old veteran late in the year after he previously missed several games due to a hamstring injury in the middle of the season. He also missed two practices last week before suiting up for the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Evans played 85 percent of the offensive snaps in that game and hauled in four of his five targets for 69 yards. The matchup against the Bolts won't be as easy, but Evans will continue to be quarterback Baker Mayfield's top target, and he deserves a starting lineup spot in Week 15. Since returning from his hammy injury in Week 12, Evans has 17 catches for 255 yards and a touchdown on 23 targets.
Dec 13, 2024 12:02 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was not seen on the field for the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Evans is shaping up to be a DNP for the second straight day this week, which is exactly what transpired last week before he returned to practice on Friday and played in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old future Hall of Famer ended up playing 85 percent of the team's offensive snaps last Sunday while catching four of his five targets for 69 yards. This week's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers' stingy defense is certainly less appealing from a fantasy perspective, but Evans should be active as long as he gets some practice in on Friday. Evans is averaging 12.3 half-PPR points in 10 games this year (tied for 16th among wideouts), so fantasy managers will want him in their starting lineups this weekend if he's active.
Dec 12, 2024 12:45 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) didn't suit up for practice on Wednesday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised by this news given Evans has been banged up this season. The absence of Evans could strictly be the Bucs just being cautious with their veteran wideout. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about Evans missing Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Evans figures to suit up for this weekend as long as he can get through a practice at some point this week.
Dec 11, 2024 6:19 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was fairly quiet during Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran wideout hauled four of his five targets for 69 yards in the win. A majority of his production came on a 32-yard reception, which ended up being the second longest of the game for the Bucs. The good news for fantasy managers is that Evans has finished with 68 receiving yards or more in his first three games since returning from injury. Evans will head into a more difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers defense next week. Despite that, Evans should remain a WR1 for Week 15.
Dec 8, 2024 6:24 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring, calf) was on the injury report this week, but says he'll play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran wideout was limited during Friday's practice, but has now been cleared to play in Week 14. Evans is coming off arguably his best game of the season where he hauled in eight receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Carolina Panthers. The expectation is that Evans is going to continue being the focal point in the passing game going forward. Fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to get Evans in their lineups ahead of this favorable matchup against the Raiders.
Dec 6, 2024 8:34 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring/calf) returned to practice on Friday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. It's good news for Tampa and fantasy managers rostering Evans, who did not practice either Wednesday or Thursday. The veteran receiver has been excellent when healthy, and is coming off a dominant day against the Carolina Panthers in which he turned 12 targets into eight catches for 118 yards and a touchdown. Fantasy managers will have to wait for the injury report to make sure Evans is good to go against Las Vegas in Week 14, but he's a No. 1 receiver when available.
Dec 6, 2024 11:27 AM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf, hamstring) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. If Evans ends up being an official DNP on Thursday, it will be his second straight missed practice of the week. The future Hall of Fame pass-catcher missed Weeks 8-10 due to a right-hamstring injury but has played the last two games for the Bucs, catching 13 of his 18 targets for 186 yards and a touchdown. In addition to his hamstring injury, he's now dealing with a calf injury that has put his availability for this Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders in question. Evans is a no-doubt, must-start fantasy wideout when he's active, but fantasy managers may need to prepare a backup plan in place he's unavailable in Week 14. If Evans cannot go, Sterling Shepard would likely be the WR1, with tight end Cade Otton most likely being the most targeted.
Dec 5, 2024 12:17 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf, hamstring) was held out of the first practice of the week on Wednesday with both calf and hamstring injuries. A right-hamstring injury kept Evans sidelined from Weeks 8-10, but he's now also listed with a calf ailment. The 31-year-old still has two days left to get back on the practice field, but for now we will be closely monitoring his status as the team prepares to battle the visiting Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday in Week 14. If Evans is seriously in danger of missing this weekend, Sterling Shepard, rookie Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer would likely operate as the team's three starting wideouts. Tight end Cade Otton was a fantasy beast in the weeks that Evans was sidelined with his hamstring injury, so he'd most likely benefit the most if Evans misses another game. Evans is a must-start fantasy wideout if he's active, especially against Vegas.
Dec 4, 2024 5:28 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has showed no signs of slowing down since returning from his three-game absence. The veteran wideout hauled in eight of his 12 targets for 118 yards and a touchdown in the overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. Evans made easy work of this banged up secondary and made some clutch catches down the stretch to help this team get the victory. The 31-year-old is clearly quarterback Baker Mayfield's favorite target and it's going to stay that way with Chris Godwin (ankle) done for the year. Evans is a locked-in WR1 for the Week 14 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Dec 1, 2024 9:56 PM EST
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