2023-12-04 01:42:02
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans scored on a 75-yard reception and joined Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to have 10 consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards. received, while helping the Buccaneers beat the struggling Carolina Panthers, 21-18, on Sunday.
Evans finished with seven receptions and 162 total yards, increasing his season total to 61 catches with 1,012 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rice set the league record with 11 consecutive seasons of exceeding 1,000 receiving yards from 1986 to 1996.
The Bucs (5-7) earned just their second win in the last eight games, tying for second place in the weak NFC South division. Carolina (1-11) scored late to get within a field goal, but top overall pick Bryce Young threw an interception with two minutes left, ending the chance for a comeback in Chris Tabor’s debut as head coach. interim of the Panthers.
Rachaad White and receiver Chris Godwin scored on the ground beginning the fourth quarter, increasing Tampa Bay’s lead to 21-10. Chuba Hubbard rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns for Carolina.
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