JUST IN: Texas A&M football legend has unforgettable historic moment to keep rare streak alive
In a rare and unconventional moment during victory formation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a strategic decision to give their captain a special opportunity to ensure Mike Evans’ historic streak remained intact.
Texas A&M legend Mike Evans makes historic catch and run to go for 11th straight 1,000 yard season
It was one of the most unusual yet emotional sequences in an NFL game, unfolding after the outcome had already been decided.
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their fourth consecutive NFC South title, it appeared Mike Evans was going to fall just five yards short of extending his historic streak to 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons since entering the league in 2014. With the Buccaneers leading by eight points and just 36 seconds remaining, the game seemed destined for a routine kneel-down. But the crowd at Raymond James Stadium had other ideas, urging the team to get the ball to Evans.
In a moment orchestrated to preserve Evans’ legacy, the Bucs called a play instead of taking a knee. A simple two-yard out route got the ball into Evans’ hands, and with a quick cut, he gained the additional eight yards needed to reach 1,003 receiving yards on the season. This incredible achievement came despite Evans missing three games this year.
The stadium erupted as Evans celebrated with his teammates, creating an unforgettable moment. With this feat, Evans solidified his place in NFL history, surpassing legends like Larry Fitzgerald, Terrell Owens, and even Randy Moss. His streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career remains an NFL record.
Since his days at Texas A&M, where he played alongside Johnny Manziel and Jake Matthews, Evans has demonstrated remarkable consistency and talent. A Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler, Evans is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, though often underrated.
This extraordinary moment was a fitting tribute to Evans’ legacy—a player who deserved every yard and every cheer, even under the most unconventional circumstances.