Evans' absence has coincided with a downturn in Baker Mayfield's performances. Through Week 7, the Bucs quarterback was averaging 252.4 yards per game with a 99.8 passer rating. From Week 8 on, he has averaged just 159.2 yards per game with a 77.5 QB rating.

With all of the injuries to the Buccaneers' wide receiver room, Johnson has gotten the chance to step up. He was a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson has played in 12 games so far this season. He has come down with 24 receptions for 287 yards with five touchdowns.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield launches a 33-yard ball to wide receiver Mike Evans. Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a loss of 8 yards.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't say wide receiver Mike Evans will definitely be playing against the Falcons on Thursday night, but it sounds like there's a good chance that the veteran will be back in the lineup.

We're sorting through the mess that is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' wide receivers room in Week 15. Here's some fantasy football start or sit advice for Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka.

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After an inexplicable loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were left visibly frustrated with the result. None more so than Mike Evans.This was also Evans’ first game back with a broken clavicle,