Overview

• The Buccaneers ruled Evans out in the fourth quarter of the 29-27 win over the Jets after he pulled up on a route and left the field visibly frustrated.
• Head coach Todd Bowles described the issue as a hamstring “tweak,” with further evaluation scheduled to clarify the diagnosis.
• Evans has a history of hamstring problems, missing games in 2019 and 2024, and independent medical commentators cautioned his age and track record could signal missed time, though no timetable has been given by the team.
• With Chris Godwin still out, Tampa Bay leaned on Emeka Egbuka (six catches for 85 yards) and Sterling Shepard (four for 80) and may elevate them again if Evans is sidelined.
• Any absence could jeopardize Evans’ pursuit of a 12th straight 1,000-yard receiving season, a mark that would break his tie with Jerry Rice.