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Mike Evans Makes Ridiculous One-Handed Touchdown Grab During Buccaneers-Panthers Game

It didn't take long for Mike Evans to make his presence felt in this massive game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Collin Haalboom

Nov 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) looks back after call during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) looks back after call during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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The Buccaneers offense didn't get off to the same hot start they did last week, having to punt the ball away after an unsuccessful opening possession. However, once they got the ball back for a second time, they were able to grind their way down the field.

With the Buccaneers facing a 4th-and-1 deep in Carolina territory, head coach Todd Bowles made the decision to go for it. The risk was worth the reward, as Rachaad White dove over the pile to give the Bucs a fresh set of downs with the endzone in their sights.

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In what looked like a solid defensive stand by the Panthers, Mike Evans drew a DPI call, moving the ball to the doorstep of the goal line. Just a couple plays later, Evans found himself in single coverage, and Baker Mayfield didn't hesitate to give his biggest weapon a chance to make a play.

Mike Evans did the rest.

Evans displayed his unique body control for a player his size on the play, and the magnificent one-handed TD grab gave the Bucs an early lead in what is a crucial NFC South matchup.

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Collin Haalboom
COLLIN HAALBOOM

Prior to joining BucsGameday and Sports Illustrated, Collin's written content was provided through Bucs Banter, and NFL Draft Lounge. He is also the creator and host of the Bucs Banter Podcast. He is a graduate of the Communication Studies program at McMaster University, where he was also a varsity basketball player, and later an advanced scout. He lives with his wife and two children in Hamilton, ON. You can follow Collin on YouTube and Twitter.

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