The Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves at a crossroads, teetering on the edge of divisional relevance despite a challenging four-game losing streak.
Clinging to second place in the NFC South with a 4-6 record, the team’s playoff hopes hang in a delicate balance.
Last year’s divisional title required just nine wins, and this season seems to be following a similar unpredictable script.
While the Atlanta Falcons struggle to assert their dominance, the Bucs have been wrestling with their own challenges—most notably the absence of their star wide receiver, Mike Evans.
His hamstring injury, sustained during the Week 7 loss to the Ravens, left a significant void in the team’s offensive arsenal.
But hope is on the horizon. NFL insider Tom Pelissero brings welcome news for frustrated Buccaneers fans: Evans is set to make his return in Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants.
Mike Evans might be 🔙 in Week 12.@TomPeliserro, @judybattista, and @MikeGarafolo have the latest on the Bucs star WR. pic.twitter.com/G8Brqx3hzQ
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 21, 2024
After sitting out three crucial games, his comeback couldn’t be more timely.
Strategic management played a key role in Evans’ recovery.
The Bucs wisely chose to keep him off the injured reserve during their Week 11 bye, a decision that now looks increasingly shrewd.
With just seven games remaining in the season, Evans has a tantalizing goal in sight.
He stands 665 yards away from securing his 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season—a pursuit that would place him alongside legendary receiver Jerry Rice.
The Week 12 clash in New York represents his first opportunity to chase this remarkable milestone.
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