Tampa Bay Buccaneers extensive receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a landing as Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) defends within the first quarter at Financial institution of America Stadium.
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Though Tampa Bay Buccaneers extensive receiver Mike Evans is having a down 12 months, he nonetheless has among the greatest arms within the NFL.
In Sunday’s highway recreation towards the Carolina Panthers, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield lofted a go to Evans on a 2nd-and-goal throughout Tampa Bay’s second drive.
Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn smothered Evans, however the five-time Professional Bowler snagged the ball with one hand, giving Tampa Bay a 7-0 lead.
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Evans eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards every year in his first 10 seasons, however he could not attain that mark in 2024.
He averaged a career-low 50.4 receiving yards per recreation in his first eight video games. If he maintains that tempo, he’ll end with 706 yards.
Evans injured his hamstring earlier this season, which probably explains his lack of productiveness. Maybe the landing catch signifies he’ll catch hearth down the stretch.
The Buccaneers (5-6) might actually use a late-season surge from Evans. They’re in a aggressive NFC South battle with the Atlanta Falcons (6-6).
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