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Mike Evans is Taking Over in Los Angeles, Second TD Extends Bucs Lead

Mike Evans is dominating the Los Angeles Chargers' defense in LA.
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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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Mike Evans is dominating the Los Angeles Chargers.

There's no question, that of all the remaining games on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' schedule, this matchup against the Chargers in LA would be the toughest of them all. No one needed to tell that to Mike Evans though, as the Bucs' star receiver brought his best to SoFi stadium on Sunday.

READ MORE: Huge Mike Evans Touchdown Gives Bucs 2nd Half Lead vs. Chargers

With the Buccaneers leading by 6 points late in the third quarter, they needed another touchdown to really give themselves some breathing room. And although a holding penalty by Ben Bredeson put the offense into a daunting 3rd & 12 situation, such restrictions, just like the Chargers defensive backs, do not scare Mike Evans.

Evans ran a sharp post route on the play, and Baker Mayfield fired an absolute dart which Evans caught as he entered the endzone.

It was a massive play at the perfect time for Tampa Bay, as it allowed the Bucs to extend their lead to 13 points just minutes before the 4th quarter was set to begin. The play also added to Mike Evans' impressive totals on the day,

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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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