Mike Evans

Mike Evans has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Fantasy Impact

Evans was never expected to return this week. It should be another heavy week of Cade Otton, Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Jalen McMillan (if he is cleared) in the passing game for Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans remained a non-participant at practice on Wednesday heading into Week 10's contest.

Fantasy Impact

Evans has not played since he re-aggravated his existing hamstring injury on Oct. 21. The expectation was that he would return after the team's bye in Week 11, so his continued absence is not unexpected. Tampa Bay is playing it carefully with how tricky hamstrings can be, and he will be in line for a big role when he returns given the Bucs' current injuries.

Mike Evans underwent an MRI that confirmed he will miss at least the next four weeks.

Fantasy Impact

That includes the Buccaneers bye week, so he may only miss three games. He could return in Week 12 against the Giants.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday after leaving Monday night's game early.

Fantasy Impact

Evans' DNP status is unsurprising, especially since he is not expected to return to game action until after the team's bye week. He aggravated an existing hamstring injury he was attempting to play through, setting him back in his progress. He will likely not practice for a while. With Chris Godwin (ankle) out as well, this sets up WRs Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer to be the full-time starters.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said he doesn’t expect Mike Evans to return before the team’s Week 11 bye.

Fantasy Impact

Evans entered Monday's game with a hamstring injury and left early in the game due to the same injury. With Chris Godwin out for the season, Cade Otton and Jalen McMillan should be among the players who take on an expanded role.