Since 1970, achieving the NFL's coveted wide receiver triple crown—leading the league in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns—has been a rare feat reserved for the most
Mike Evans tied a record held by Jerry Rice and secured a $3 million bonus on the final play of the regular season.
Thankfully, Tampa Bay did get the ball back. On their final possession, with the victory and NFC South already secured, the Buccaneers had one goal in mind—get Evans over 1,000 yards. Baker Mayfield quickly connected with Evans on a nine-yard pass, putting Evans at 1,004 yards on the season.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has revealed his thoughts on tying Jerry Rice's record for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Mike Evans made history by surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th consecutive season in the Bucs' Week 18 win.
Tampa Bay’s career receiving leader went over 1,000 yards for the 11th consecutive season Sunday, tying Hall of Famer Jerry Rice’s NFL record and remaining on track to meet a challenge Moss, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, posed when Evans broke one of his records four years ago.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans discusses what it means to match Jerry Rice's NFL record with his 11th consecutive season with 1,000 receiving yards.
Mike Evans hopes one of his idols, Randy Moss, was watching. Tampa Bay's career receiving leader went over 1,000 yards for the 11th consecutive season Sunday, tying Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's NFL record and remaining on track to meet a challenge Moss,
Everyone knew what was at stake. Everyone knew how close history was to being made. In Tampa Bay, it wasn't a matter of if, but when. And that when was Sunday
With less than a minute remaining, Evans needed just five yards to get the record. Instead of kneeling, the Buccaneers drew up a pass play to Evans and finished the year with 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns on 74 receptions. That catch earned Evans a $3 million bonus.