Mike Evans makes NFL history with latest career milestone
By Andrew Olson
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Mike Evans has made NFL history with his latest milestone.
With his Sunday performance, Evans now has 1,000 receiving yards or more in each of his first 9 professional seasons, something no other NFL player can claim.
Did Mike Evans reach 1,000 rec yards?
2014 YES
2015 YES
2016 YES
2017 YES
2018 YES
2019 YES
2020 YES
2021 YES
2022 YESOnly player in NFL history to start career with NINE straight 1,000 rec yard seasons pic.twitter.com/H63owsjMaQ
— NFL on CBS ? (@NFLonCBS) January 1, 2023
Evans, a former Texas A&M standout, is tied with Tim Brown for the second-longest streak ever of 1,000-yard seasons. Legendary wideout Jerry Rice owns the record of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Tom Brady connects with Mike Evans for a 63-yard TD, cutting the lead to 14-7.
Evans now has eclipsed 1,000 Rec yds in 9 straight seasons, tied with Tim Brown for the 2nd longest streak in NFL history, only behind Jerry Rice who eclipsed 1,000 Rec yds for 11 straight seasons. pic.twitter.com/OVa9FJbYJn
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 1, 2023
Evans’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. In the first half, Evans had 5 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown, snapping a long scoreless streak. The game is airing on FOX. Carolina leads 14-10.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
