Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is bidding to keep his 1,000-yard receiving streak alive and he’s off to a good start on Sunday.
Evans caught two passes on the first Bucs possession of their home game against the Panthers and the second of them went for a two-yard touchdown. The score put the Bucs up 7-0 six plays into the game.
Bucky Irving ran three times for 28 yards and tight end Payne Durham reeled in a 29-yarder from Baker Mayfield ahead of the touchdown.
Evans also had an 11-yard catch, so he’s now up to 829 yards on the season. Evans has hit 1,000 receiving yards in all 10 of his previous seasons.
The Buccaneers need a win to assure they’ll head into Week 18 with a chance of winning the NFC South. If they can keep the momentum of their first drive going, they’ll be in good shape on that front.
