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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Eyeing return after Week 11 bye
Mike Evans (hamstring) said that he's optimistic that he'll be available to play Week 12 against the Giants on Nov. 24 following Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "Obviously, everybody knows the competitor that I am, and they know I want to be out there with my team and help us win ballgames," Evans said. "But I can't rush it, and I'll be back when I'm back, and hopefully that'll be after the bye week and I'll be myself."Evans strained his right hamstring in an Oct. 21 loss to the Ravens and will miss his third game in a row Sunday against the 49ers, though he suggested that it "would have been close" for him to play this weekend if he had rehabbed the injury more aggressively. Instead, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers elected to take a more cautious approach with Evans, who should be tracking toward a return if he's able to resume practicing in Week 12 without any setbacks. While both Evans and Chris Godwin (ankle) have been sidelined for the past two contests, tight end Cade Otton has emerged as more of a focal point in the passing game with 21 targets between those two games.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Working out off to side Wednesday
Mike Evans (hamstring) was spotted working out off to the side with a trainer during Wednesday's walk-through practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still planning on holding Evans out for a third straight game this Sunday against the 49ers, but his presence at practice -- albeit without any involvement in drills -- bodes well for his chances of being ready to return to the lineup following the team's Week 11 bye. While playing the last two games without Evans and Chris Godwin (ankle), quarterback Baker Mayfield has relied more heavily on tight end Cade Otton (21 targets) and has spread the ball around among the Buccaneers' available wideouts.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Coach confirms three-game absence
Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Tuesday that Mike Evans will likely remain out through the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 11 bye due to a "moderate" right hamstring injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.As a result, Tampa Bay isn't placing Evans on injured reserve, which would require a four-game absence that would extend into Week 13. If all goes well in Evans' recovery from the hamstring strain he aggravated Monday against the Ravens, he'll return to the lineup Nov. 24 versus the Giants. Bowles also confirmed that Chris Godwin (ankle) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season, so quarterback Baker Mayfield will be without his top two targets for at least the next three games.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Likely to miss next three games
Mike Evans (hamstring) isn't expected to be available for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until after the team's Week 11 bye, JC Allen of SI.com reports.Evans aggravated a right hamstring injury in the second quarter of Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens. The Buccaneers haven't yet provided an update on the results of an MRI taken Tuesday, but the team doesn't appear confident the star wideout will suit up for any of its next three games. The timing of Evans' injury is especially tough with Chris Godwin having suffered a dislocated ankle Monday that will likely require season-ending surgery. Assuming Evans and Godwin are both sidelined Sunday against the Falcons, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and Sterling Shepard could all be primed for big roles. The injuries to Evans and Godwin could also motivate the Buccaneers to trade for another receiver in advance of the Nov. 5 deadline.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: MRI coming Tuesday
Mike Evans (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Evans was already nursing a right hamstring injury heading into Monday's game, but he was able to suit up. After catching a 25-yard touchdown early in the contest, Evans dropped another potential scoring strike from Baker Mayfield midway through the second quarter, aggravating the hamstring issue in the process. He was ruled out for the night soon after. Tuesday's MRI should help clarify his chances of playing this Sunday against the Falcons, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without both of their top two receivers, as Chris Godwin suffered a dislocated ankle Monday that will likely require season-ending surgery. Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer and Sterling Shepard are the next men up at receiver for Tampa Bay, and all three could be in store for larger roles against Atlanta even if Evans is cleared to play.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Leaves early with hamstring injury
Mike Evans (hamstring) won't return to Monday's game against the Ravens, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. He'll finish with a 25-yard touchdown reception across his three targets.Evans tweaked his right hamstring while failing to reel in what would have been his second touchdown of the game in the second quarter. Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer could all be in store for added reps at receiver alongside Chris Godwin for the rest of the game.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Exits to locker room
Mike Evans appears to have aggravated his right hamstring in Monday's matchup with the Ravens, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.Evans failed to bring in his second touchdown of the night and came up holding his previously injured right hamstring. He subsequently left with trainers to the locker room. It remains to be seen if the star pass catcher will be able to return. While Evans is sidelined, Jalen McMillan figures to be the prime beneficiary alongside Chris Godwin, with Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer also potentially seeing some extra snaps.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: No injury designation for Monday
Mike Evans (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's matchup against the Ravens, Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' official site reports.There was discussion that Evans could end up being a game-time decision for Monday's primetime contest, but the veteran wideout is one of the most durable players in the league and will play through the injury. Evans and company could be poised for an aerial approach given the Ravens allow the fewest rushing yards to opposing teams.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Practicing Saturday
Mike Evans (hamstring) was spotted participating in practice Saturday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will announce Evans' official injury status later in the afternoon Saturday, but the report indicates this is certainly a positive sign for the veteran's status entering Monday's clash against the Ravens. Expect a more detailed update to arrive in the coming hours.
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Buccaneers' Mike Evans: Limited to side work Friday
Mike Evans (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, but he worked with a trainer on a side field, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.It isn't clear if Evans did any running, as the video clip with the trainer only shows him stretching. Coach Todd Bowles revealed Thursday that Evans has a lingering lower-body injury, which probably explains why his snap share dropped to 54 percent and his route share to 68 percent in a 51-27 win over the Saints this past Sunday. Back-to-back absences from practice have him looking uncertain for Monday's game against Baltimore -- a team that's given up big-time production to perimeter receivers this season.
Mike Evans
#13 WR / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / EXP: 11YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 231 lb Age: 31 College: Texas A&M Bye 11Fantasy Points by Week
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