Texas A&M in the NFL, Week 15: The Return of Mike Evans

One of Texas A&M's most notable alumni is finally back on the gridiron after recovering from a broken collarbone.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after catching a pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) (obscured) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Business is picking up in the National Football League, and it seems that there is finally an idea of who could make the playoffs and represent each conference in the Super Bowl, and the price that some teams might have to pay to make it there.

Both Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons suffered heart-wrenching ACL tears, and the Chiefs were kicked out of the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 season.

As for the Texas A&M Aggies in the league, their injury problems have just stopped, and it resulted in an elite showing from one of the school's most well-known alumni.

Highlights from the Maroon and White in Week 15

Here are some of the standouts from the Texas A&M talent in the NFL during Week 15, including the return of a legendary receiver that still continues to prove that age is simply a number.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After two months out of action with a broken collarbone, the Canton-bound wide receiver returned in a big way against the Atlanta Falcons last Thursday night, leading the Bucs with six catches and 132 yards, easily his best production of the 2025 season.

Despite Evans' elite play, the Bucs allowed a 15-point comeback in the fourth quarter to the Atlanta Falcons, which lead to a 29-28 loss for Tampa Bay, and they are now tied with the Carolina Panthers for the top spot in the NFC South.

Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns

The Browns may be 3-11, but Myles Garrett is still closing in on history with plenty of game left to go.

Garrett notched 1.5 sacks against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, bringing his total to 21.5 on the season, just one behind Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt for the NFL's single season record set in 2001 and 2021, respectively.

However, like Evans, Garrett's play did not result in victory for the Browns, as they fell 31-3 to the Bears thanks to quarterback Shedeur Sanders' three interceptions.

Edgerrin Cooper, Green Bay Packers

In a battle of divisional leaders, the Packers came up just short to the Denver Broncos in their 34-26 contest during Sunday Night Football, a contest where Cooper tied with defensive back Xavier McKinney for most solo tackles, with seven apiece.

The loss brings the Packers to 9-4-1 on the year, kicking them down to second the NFC North to the Bears after their win over Cleveland.