MIKE EVANS NEWS

Who's the Best Team in the NFL? 'FOX NFL Sunday' Weighs In

All four guys on "FOX NFL Sunday" had a different answer to the question, "Who's the best team in the NFL?"

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Likely to play Monday, per report Evans (hamstring) is likely to play Monday night against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After logging a limited session Thursday and a 'DNP' on Friday, Evans was deemed a full practice participant Saturday before being officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest. While Evans is trending toward a return to action in Week 7, fellow WR Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has "a real chance to play" versus Detroit, per Schefter, though his status is viewed as a game-time call. In any case, final confirmation of the duo's availability is set to arrive when Tampa Bay's inactives are posted ahead of Monday night's 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Monday, per report Evans (hamstring) is likely to play Monday night against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact After logging a limited session Thursday and a 'DNP' on Friday, Evans was deemed a full practice participant Saturday before being officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest. While Evans is trending toward a return to action in Week 7, fellow WR Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) has "a real chance to play" versus Detroit, per Schefter, though his status is viewed as a game-time call. In any case, final confirmation of the duo's availability is set to arrive when Tampa Bay's inactives are posted ahead of Monday night's 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will Emeka Egbuka, Mike Evans play in Week 7? Latest injury updates on Buccaneers WRs | Sporting News The latest injury updates on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Mike Evans, both of whom are questionable to play in Week...

OCTOBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers' Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka injury fantasy news creates waiver wire, start-sit advice with MNF playing status in question | Sporting News This is a tough one.

OCTOBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2025 NFL Week 7 Buzz: Josh Jacobs Listed As True Game-Time Decision

We're tracking the latest on what's happening around the NFL heading into Week 7 of the 2025 season.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Lions without DBs Joseph, Arnold, Maddox and Branch against Bucs, who may get WRs Evans, Egbuka back

Detroit Lions defensive backs Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox have been ruled out against Tampa Bay on Monday night due to injuries, a setback for a secondary withou...

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Buccaneers' Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka get uncertain injury updates for Week 7 vs. Lions | Sporting News Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka returned to practice on Saturday with just days to go before the Monday nigh...

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Game-time call Monday Evans (hamstring) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice and is considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against Detroit, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The veteran wide receiver was on the field for Saturday's practice after taking a rest day Friday. Evans has not yet been given the green light to make his return from a three-game absence, and he joins rookie Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) as game-time calls for Monday night against the Lions. Chris Godwin (lower leg) has already been ruled out, and with the Bucs playing in the penultimate game of Week 7, fantasy managers won't have as many options at wide receiver to fall back on if one or both of Evans and Egbuka were to ultimately be ruled out. Sterling Shepard, rookie Tez Johnson, Ryan Miller, Kameron Johnson and tight end Cade Otton would be in line to see more targets from Baker Mayfield if Evans or Egubka (or both) were to be sidelined.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

There's one problem with Mike Evans' injury status for Week 7 Buccaneers vs. Lions | Sporting News It isn't all perfect for Evans.

OCTOBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No practice Friday Evans (hamstring) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The report notes that Evans may just be getting the day off for maintenance before returning to practice Saturday. He was a limited participant Thursday, making his first practice appearance of any kind since straining his hamstring in a Week 3 win over the Jets. There's risk of a game-day decision, which would be all the more difficult for fantasy managers with Evans and the Bucs playing on Monday this week (at Detroit).

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers' Mike Evans receiving record streak facing biggest battle yet with hamstring injury | Sporting News It's going to be a close call, maybe.

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mike Evans' return to practice could mean trouble for the Lions on MNF The Lions aren't the only team stricken by the injury bug, but like the Lions, the Buccaneers are also getting key players back before Monda...

OCTOBER 17 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Depth at receiver position helping the Buccaneers overcome a slew of injuries

When rookie sensation Emeka Egbuka joined Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan on the sideline, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were down to their Nos

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield reacts to Mike Evans' potential return with 3 incredible words | Sporting News Mayfield is ready for No. 13's return.

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions host Bucs on Monday night, hoping to extend league's longest streak without consecutive losses

The Detroit Lions have bounced back from losses better than any NFL team for nearly three years

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Todd Bowles on Mike Evans Returning to Practice | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Thursday's Week 7 practice. HC Bowles discussed status updates, the imp...

OCTOBER 16 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Baker Mayfield Looks Ahead to Monday Night vs. the Lions | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after Thursday's Week 7 practice. QB Mayfield discussed the team taking a...

OCTOBER 16 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Practices in limited capacity Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Evans (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday as a limited participant, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bowles said Tampa Bay will continue to monitor Evans throughout the week before making a decision on his availability, or lack thereof, for Monday Night Football against Detroit. If Evans is able to get back on the field Week 7 after having missed the Buccaneers' last three games it will provide a tremendous boost for Baker Mayfield and the passing attack, especially given that both Emeke Egbuka (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (fibula) could be unavailable. The extent of Evans' practice activity Friday and Saturday figure to be crucial, and it won't be surprising if the final word on his status come down to the wire.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to practice Thursday Evans (hamstring) is expected to practice Thursday in some capacity, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Evans hadn't practiced in any fashion over the past three weeks after suffering a left hamstring strain in a Sept. 21 win over the Jets, but he's finally ready to take the first meaningful step forward in his recovery process by getting back on the field. The Buccaneers' first Week 7 injury report will be released later Thursday and will reveal the extent of Evans' participation, but the veteran wideout may need to turn in a full practice by Saturday in order for the team to feel good about his chances of suiting up Monday in Detroit. If Evans is ultimately cleared to play Week 7, it would be a major boon to a Tampa Bay receiving corps that could be without both Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (fibula).

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers' Mike Evans has new injury return timeline revealed for Week 7 | Sporting News What's next for the future Hall of Famer?

OCTOBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Buccaneers finally get some good news about Mike Evans at the exact right time Sunday was without a doubt the easiest win of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season, but that's not really saying much. After five straight games...

OCTOBER 14 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Baker Mayfield is helping the Buccaneers pile up wins despite key injuries to many skill players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep losing key players and stockpiling wins

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Optimism for practice this week The Bucs are hoping Evans (hamstring) can return to practice this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact With Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) expected to miss some time and Chris Godwin (fibula) already essentially ruled out for Week 7 by coach Todd Bowles on Monday, the Bucs could really use Evans back in the lineup. Evans was injured in Week 3 and has missed the Bucs' last three contests. At the time of his injury, he was initially given a return timeline of three-to-four weeks, so the veteran wide receiver should be inching closer to a return to the field. Fantasy players will have a better idea of Evans' Week 7 availability later this week, as the Bucs travel to Detroit to face the Lions next Monday night.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

'We all Love Baker to Death': Baker Mayfield Continues MVP-like Output

Tampa Bay keeps losing their best receivers, and Baker Mayfield keeps throwing touchdowns to whoever is out there, leading the Bucs to wins.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS