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
Buccaneers WR Mike Evans surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th season in a row, joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to accomplish that feat
Mike Evans tied a record held by Jerry Rice and secured a $3 million bonus on the final play of the regular season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has revealed his thoughts on tying Jerry Rice's record for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
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
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.
In the win over the Saints, Evans recorded 89 yards and nine receptions, enough to make NFL history. This marks his 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season after finishing the 2024 regular season with 1,004 yards on 74 receptions with 11 touchdowns.
His nine-yard catch and run in the closing seconds of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the New Orleans Saints put him over 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th consecutive season, matching the record held by San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice.
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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Mike Evans made history by surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the 11th consecutive season in the Bucs' Week 18 win.