NFL World Reacts to Buccaneers WR Mike Evans' 1,000-Yard Streak

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will always be a Buccaneers legend. But he furthered his case to be an NFL legend on Sunday.

Coming into Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, Evans needed 85 yards to continue his legendary streak of 1,000-yard seasons, and to break Jerry Rice's record for most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career with 11. Things looked tight, but with less than 20 seconds left in the game, the Buccaneers got a pass to Mike Evans and he took it the rest of the way to finish with 89 yards — enough to continue his streak. Players and coaches mobbed him in celebration afterward as the Bucs got him the record and a 27-19 win over the Saints to win the NFC South.

Evans has been a class act and a fantastic wide receiver for his entire career, so naturally, the NFL World — everyone from former players, pundits and fans — all came out in support of Evans and his legendary record.

Here is how social media reacted to Evans and his continuing 1,000-yard streak:

Mike Evans!!!

That was awesome.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 5, 2025

Happy for Mike Evans. He deserves it. Top 5 receiver all time
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 5, 2025

This is awesome! Not many better guys that have done more for Tampa than Mike has. pic.twitter.com/PzQ4B3hfhX
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) January 5, 2025

Such a great moment https://t.co/2zIzgV7i9L
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 5, 2025

Mike go head and head straight to the tailor for that Gold Jacket my brotha!!
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) January 5, 2025

What an unbelievable scene in Tampa Bay. If you want to know what one player means to a franchise, a city, a fan base, look no further. Mike freaking Evans
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) January 5, 2025

From September. Mike Evans is the greatest Buccaneer of all time. https://t.co/fNCufPECSE
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) January 5, 2025

Legit tearing up watching all the Bucs celebrate with Mike Evans. This clearly means so so so much to Mike, who is the man. Football is cool.
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) January 5, 2025

This is so great. On this play Mike Evans just hit 11 straight 1,000 yard season.. tying Jerry RIce for the most. It also came with a $3 million dollar incentive hit. Well done @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/zgUQw4QZbG
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 5, 2025

🐐 https://t.co/Dp85602bze
— Tykee Smith (@TykSmith) January 6, 2025

“Dad, what was it like to watch Mike Evans’ entire Hall of Fame career?” pic.twitter.com/SOHnpCbeqq
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) January 6, 2025

What the Bucs just did for Mike Evans was absolutely beautiful… 11 straight 1,000 yard seasons.

+ $3,000,000

🗣🗣🗣 HELLLLL YEAH pic.twitter.com/GEnvsJa9fS
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 5, 2025

Hall of Fame. https://t.co/bloQw91JlF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2025

Jason Lichts 1st pick was Mike Evans Evans today 11 straight years over 1000 yards. Future Hall of Famer well done by both @MikeEvans13_ @jasonrlicht
— Booger (@ESPNBooger) January 5, 2025

oh my god what an awesome moment for Mike Evans. legitimate chills. what a response from that whole team.
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) January 5, 2025

Mike Evans is the MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED WR IN NFL HISTORY. Tied Jerry Rice’s NFL record with 11 straight 1,000 yard seasons. Baller. Consistent. Always Delivers. Salute @MikeEvans13_ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/9TOgctoPqX
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 6, 2025

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