Bucs Announce Unfortunate Mike Evans News vs. Ravens

Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started hot against the Baltimore Ravens, but the star receiver's lingering hamstring injury got the best of him in the second quarter.

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Coming off an impressive bounce back win on the road, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers return home for a primetime matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. While both teams enter the game 4-2, the Bucs look to put an end to their opponent's four-game winning streak. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay offense look to continue their hot start offensively with their quarterback ranking among the best in the NFL in several passing categories.

Conversely, the Ravens pose one of the most feared rushing attacks in the league. FanStreamSports.com | DSP Media Group After a weekend where all three of their NFC South rivals took losses, the Bucs hope to create separation with another marquee win.



Tampa Bay certainly got the start it wanted, but battled some adversity when their star receiver went down with an injury. Mike Evans, who had dealt with a hamstring issue heading into Monday night's matchup, left the game in the second quarter after aggravating the injury. He has since been ruled out.

Mayfield, looking for his target down the left side, found him past defensive back Jeremy Stephens in the end zone. The quarterback hit his receiver who was unable to bring in what would have been his second touchdown of the game. Related: Bucs & Ravens Shorthanded on Monday Night Football with Injuries Evans went down and immediately grabbed for his leg.

Eventually, he would be helped to the locker room by Bucs' training staff. Tampa Bay continued to move the ball into the red zone, but their drive stalled after an untimely Mayfield interception. With Evans' now our for the game, the remaining Bucs' receiving corps will need to step forward if the No.

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