Cameras Caught Behind the Scenes Footage of Mike Evans Tying Jerry Rice Record

Evans has tallied 1,000+ receiving yards in each of his first 11 NFL seasons.

Evans has tallied 1,000+ yards in every NFL season he's played. / Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans made history in Week 18, tallying 1,000+ yards for an 11th straight season—the longest such streak to begin an NFL career. The feat ties him with Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in league history.

Evans topped the thousand-yard mark on the final play of the season on Sunday, hauling in a nine-yard out-route from quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers' social team captured his teammates' exuberant reactions both on the sideline and in the locker room following their 27-19 victory. Check it out here:

"MR. 1K! MR. 1K! MR. 1K!" 👏

Go behind-the-scenes of the catch that made @NFL history... A Mike Evans moment we'll never forget. pic.twitter.com/cFfsYwXl3Y

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 7, 2025

"No turnover and get the ball to [No.} 13," Mayfield told sideline reporter Erin Andrews when asked what his mindset was on the final drive. "Get him this record because he deserves that."

Evans finished his age-31 regular season with 74 catches for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns.

His Buccaneers—winners of the NFC South—will host the Washington Commanders in the wild card round of the 2024-25 NFL playoffs this coming Sunday. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Raymond James Stadium.

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