Friday PM update — Evans is expected to be a “full-go” for Sunday’s game. Head coach Todd Bowles said that Evans was a full practice participant on Friday.
#Bucs WR Mike Evans is “full go” for Sunday, coach Todd Bowles said.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 13, 2023
#Bucs coach Todd Bowles on WR Mike Evans. “Mike fully participated and he looked good.” pic.twitter.com/duMJuBDsBQ
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 13, 2023
Friday update — Evans was spotted at practice on Friday. He was working with a trainer and going through drills. We will get his official injury status Friday afternoon as we head into the weekend.
Bucs receiver Mike Evans is practicing again today, working with a strength coach before the workout. Was later catching jump balls in back of end zone, seemed fine. pic.twitter.com/G5HdTbqDQ3
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 13, 2023
Thursday PM update — Mike Evans did end up getting in a limited practice, which is a great sign. We’ll see what he can do on Friday, but it’s looking like he’ll at least be questionable for this week.
Thursday AM update — Mike Evans was not at practice on Thursday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. He noted that the decision over whether or not Evans will suit up against the Lions will come down to how he holds up in practice on Friday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Detroit Lions in Week 6. Quarterback Baker Mayfield could be down one of his most reliable pass-catchers as Mike Evans tweaked his hamstring in the team’s Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay did have its bye week last week, but Evans is still starting the week off not practicing.
#GoBucs first injury report of the weeks shows full participation for everyone except Mike Evans who didn’t practice with a hamstring and Luke Goedeke who was limited with a calf injury.
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) October 11, 2023
Meanwhile a ton of DNP’s for the Lions pic.twitter.com/QDOBrVHod4
Fantasy football implications for Week 6
Evans has had nine straight seasons of at least 1,000 receiving yards. Through four games this year, he has 337 yards and three touchdowns on 20 receptions. He has played well but needs to get on a more consistent page with Mayfield. The injury is concerning as hamstring issues tend to linger and could affect Evans more than this week.
If Evans is active, he can be started with the matchup and his assumed target share. Chris Godwin and Trey Palmer would likely be the biggest beneficiaries if Evans sits. Tight end Cade Otton also has a good matchup if you’re desperate for a sleeper.