Buccaneers' Mike Evans Joins Jerry Rice in NFL Record, Bucs Beat Panthers 21-18
Evans marks 10th straight season with 1,000-plus yards receiving, Buccaneers climb to tie for second in NFC South.
- Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored on a 75-yard reception and joined Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to have 10 consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus yards receiving.
- The Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 21-18, climbing into a tie for second place in the NFC South.
- Despite losing six of seven games following a 3-1 start, the Bucs began the day trailing Atlanta and New Orleans by one game in the NFC South.
- Carolina Panthers' interim coach Chris Tabor made his debut in the game.
- Evans' 2023 campaign has been under-the-radar outstanding, having built an instant chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield.