Six Games And 597 Yards To Go For Mike Evans

November 24th, 2024

The legendary Mike Evans streak is still in play.

Extending it to 11 years is hanging by a reasonably strong thread.

Evans returned to the field today after missing 3 1/2 games with a messed up hamstring. He logged 68 yards in the Bucs’ blowout win and Joe was so happy the Bucs didn’t force the ball to Evans late in garbage time.

In fact, Evans was barely on the field with the game out of reach.

Smart.

So Evans has six games remaining to reach 1,000 receiving yards for the regular season. He needs another 597 yards, basically 100 yards per game. Evans is riding a streak of 10 consecutive years hitting that 1,000-yard mark, and reaching 11 mean he would tie Jerry Rice for the all-time record.

Evans wants the record. Bucs fans want it badly. Everyone at One Buc Palace is pulling for Evans. And be damn sure that Baker Mayfield is determined to get Evans the rock.

Joe hopes the Bucs put playoffs success first.

That’s football. Don’t go crazy for one player’s streak. If the Bucs fall out of the 2024 postseason chase, then Joe is all for pounding the ball into Evans 20 or more times a game to get him to 1,000 yards

For now, Joe thinks Evans and the streak are in a good place. He’s in striking distance and the Bucs have weak opponents ahead.

18 Responses to “Six Games And 597 Yards To Go For Mike Evans”

  1. adam from ny Says:

    i thought they’d feed him a bit in the 2nd half

  2. Tampabaybucfan Says:

    Unlikely he will reach 1000….but there sure makes a difference when Mike is in….last game 4 receptions by WRs…..this week 14…..the passes to backs are also easier with Mike playing….keep him healthy…

  3. SenileSenior Says:

    I am not sure this late in the season that we can call all of our upcoming teams weak.

    I am pulling for Mike and think this article succinctly covers the situation.

    Go Bucs!!

  4. 74 Bucs Fan Says:

    Mike will need a 150 yard game to pull that off. 5 100 yard games is expecting a lot.

  5. ModHairKen Says:

    He will get there.

  6. BucsFan81 Says:

    Not counting Mike out. I think it’s possible.

  7. BA’s Red Pen Says:

    Mike will have one of his monster games in the next 3 weeks then get his 1000 yards in the 3rd quarter of the Cowgirls game. We all get an early Christmas present. GO BUCS

  8. Pewter Power Says:

    It’s Mike Evans so of course he can hit his mark but he’s not running the same this year.

  9. Rod Munch Says:

    Was a blow-out so they just didn’t need him today.

    Hopefully they pick up the pace.

  10. BradyGronk Fan Says:

    Evans is yet to get a 150 yard + in a game this season. He usually gets 2 of those a year. He’s due. He gets that twice then he just needs 75 yard average in the other 4 games. It’s doable.

  11. BradyGronk Fan Says:

    Evans ticket to the HOF is his 1000 yard consecutive season is tieing or breaking Rice’s record. Without he just doesn’t have enough accolades and awards. To make up for it, he’s going to have to move up alot the all time passing and TD lists by having a long career. 14 years without a major dropoff should do the trick.

  12. Rod Munch Says:

    BradyGronk – The remaining home games are…

    Raiders
    Panthers
    Saints

    I think you’re right about the 150 yard games, and I’d pick the Raiders and Saints as the two games since they tend to happen in Tampa. However that @Cowboys game could be huge as well. The stupid Panthers, I worry, will be a couple of low scoring games – hope I’m wrong, but it’s just how things go.

  13. Bartow Buc Says:

    I predict Mike Evans will do whatever ot takes to achieve the goal !! But more importantly for Mike is to win ……. He’s in the Hall of Fame no matter what happens ….. still I believe he will have one more 1000 yard season !!

    Go Bucs !!!!

  14. Kenton Smith Says:

    Rod have to disagree with you again. Low scoring games against Carolina? Liam and Baker are alot alike. If they can beat Canales by 30 points they will try to beat them by 40 points the second time around. There are a couple games I’m worried about but the Panthers aren’t one of them. Liam and Baker vs. Canales and Young? Come on man!

  15. Herbiebuc Says:

    He has 600 yard he need 400 more in 6 games he will definitely get it

  16. Saskbucs Says:

    The Panthers are playing hard. Canales will scheme points vs Bowles next week, guaranteed. I just don’t think the Panthers will stop the Bucs from scoring 30 again and I bet Mike is a focal point next week if he came through today feeling good. 170 and 2 for Mike next week. Call your bookie, and if it doesn’t happen next week in Carolina, double down at home vs the Raiders… see Courtland Sutton today.

  17. JimBobBuc Says:

    Definitely smart to limit his snaps today and pull him out late in the game. Hopefully his hammy is good.

  18. El HEFE Says:

    Carolina he is gonna have 120+ both games

 

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