Is Mike Evans playing tonight? Latest on Buccaneers WR for Week 16 game vs Cowboys

Mike Evans has three more games in the ongoing NFL season to continue one of the most impressive streaks in the league. The perennial Pro Bowler has recorded 1,000 receiving yards in all 10 seasons of his career, and he's less than 300 yards from recording a similar stat line in 2024.

Let's examine Evans ' availability ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Is Mike Evans playing tonight?

Yes, Mike Evans is playing in tonight's game against the Cowboys. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend started the week on the injury report due to taking a rest, but he enters tonight's matchup without an injury designation.

Evans has been healthy for most of the season except for when he missed three games due to a hamstring injury. Barring any unfortunate occurrences in the lead-up to the fixture, he'll be starting tonight's game.

While Evans is good to go, the same can't be said about at least three of his teammates. According to the Buccaneers' injury report, wide receiver Kameron Johnson (ankle), tight end Cade Otton (knee), and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) are ruled out of the game. Furthermore, linebacker K.J. Britt is doubtful, while safety Mike Edwards is questionable.

How is Mike Evans performing this season?

Mike Evans is enjoying a splendid season catching passes from Baker Mayfield. The future Hall of Famer is the Bucs' leading wideout, and is a safe bet for high-yardage plays and difficult catches.

Evans has amassed a stat line of 52 catches, 749 receiving yards, and nine touchdowns (fourth in the league) in 11 games. Evans enters Week 16 fresh off his best game of the season from a statistical viewpoint. He racked up nine catches, 159 receiving yards, and two touchdowns in a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Week 16 with an 8-6 record, and they control their playoff destiny. The Buccaneers are on a four-game winning streak following wins over the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Chargers. They'll fancy their chances against an injury-ravaged Dallas Cowboys side. Expect Evans and Co. to take advantage of a shaky secondary.