We combine rankings from 100+ experts into Consensus Rankings. If Evans winds up inactive, then WR Scotty Miller would gain upside. Even though he's operating on a short week, there's still optimism that Evans will take the field, though it absolutely warrants confirmation roughly 90 minutes prior to the 8:20 p.m. EST kickoff. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. The consistency of having the same quarterback over the entire season should see Evans safely in the WR1 conversation. The sixth-year wideout will now have some extra days to heal up before a Week 6 home showdown versus the Packers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Bucs WR Mike Evans did not practice on Wednesday with a still-undisclosed injury. Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (ankle) and WR Scotty Miller (hip, groin) are questionable for Thursday night's game in Chicago. On that note, we should all look back on the Super Bowl as an outlier as the game script wasn’t good for either back. Gurley’s personal trainer, Travelle Gaines, has said that “Everybody knew when Todd came out of Georgia that there would be some kind of arthritic component to his knee.” Some point to this quote as cause for concern but I think it’s just the opposite. Don't trust any 1 fantasy football expert? We'll see if Evans is able to practice on Friday, but he's obviously is danger of missing this weekend's opener in New Orleans. He should be at or near 100% now. We'll update his status when we learn more. Evans (ankle) will need to successfully complete pre-game workouts in order to be active Thursday night against Chicago, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He limped off and headed back to the locker room with trainers. Log In ... where each touchdown is worth six points. 687 Lee Road, Suite 208, Rochester, NY 14606 | 833-333-7238. “We got to do a better job when we play the Saints of getting Mike in different positions,” Arians said, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. That said, it's also worth noting that Mike Evans (ankle) is questionable for this game and will be a game-time decision, much like Miller. He is a tall, strong receiver with excellent jumping ability, great hands, and good route-running. It also doesn't sound like a big issue right now. Because arthritis is manageable, especially for a 24-year-old elite athlete. Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians said during a Sirius XM interview that they were "careful how many times" they sent WR Mike Evans downfield in the loss to the Saints. Evans (ankle) brought in five of nine targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night. Sure, Fitzpatrick had some crazy weeks putting up monster numbers but overall, the quarterback play in Tampa Bay was inconsistent. Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Scott Miller all missed practice on Tuesday with their hamstring injuries. That'll leave Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson as Tampa's top 2 WRs. Buccaneers WR Mike Evans put in a limited practice Wednesday to open Week 2. As many know, Todd Gurley went down last year in a December game against Philadelphia. Disclaimer: This site is not in any way affiliated with, endorsed or licensed by the National Football League, any NFL team or NFLPA member. 16 rounds total. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. The 4:25 p.m. A tough matchup awaits, however, as Evans and co. will be facing a Chicago team that hasn't given up a touchdown to an opposing wide receiver all year. Howard could also see volume spikes. The Buccaneers have upgraded WR Mike Evans from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's opener against the Saints. Not exactly a hot take, but I’ll take Mike Evans late in the second round any day. The talent in this year’s draft pool is incredibly deep. Come October, I think a ton of people will be kicking themselves for passing on Gurley in the second round. Likewise, a down arrow represents a drop of eight or more spots. He also played through a questionable tag on the same issues last week, so we expect him to play. 6 reasons fantasy football owners should trade for Mike Evans immediately. Evans could be in for another target-heavy week if everything checks out in warmups, as Godwin has again been ruled out, while Scotty Miller (hip/groin) is considered questionable for the contest (though he's expected to play). At the very most, Henderson could be the home-run hitter in this offense. 13. That makes sense given Evans was playing through a hamstring injury. Gurley ran for more than 100 yards against Dallas after his injury last year. Evans (ankle) is expected to play Thursday at Chicago, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports The Pro Bowl receiver now leads the NFL with six touchdown receptions, and he may have recorded his seventh had Tom Brady been able to properly place a deep ball on a fourth-quarter play where Evans had broken free down the left sideline. Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians wasn't satisfied with how he deployed WR Mike Evans in the opening loss at New Orleans. WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) remains on the active roster but is a long shot to play against the Texans on Saturday. We'll update his status as more news comes Sunday. I’ve seen Evans mostly going towards the end of Round 2 in 12-team mocks (even in point per reception formats) and that average draft position is absolutely criminal given his talent and opportunity. Share This! The concussion for WR Chris Godwin raises Evans' target ceiling for Sunday against the Panthers. I’ve seen Evans mostly going towards the end of Round 2 in 12-team mocks (even in point per reception formats) and that average draft position is absolutely criminal given his talent and opportunity. Every single one of Todd Gurley’s rushing touchdowns last year (17) came from the red zone. section: | slug: | sport: football | route: player | We'll see what he's listed with on the injury report and whether he's able to get back on the field on Thursday. If you have another attractive option, we'd lean that way. I never want to come out of a game without 10 targets to Mike, at least.” The last part of that quote is sweet music to the ears of fantasy owners, and it doesn't look like hyperbole. Evans was the team's most targeted wide receiver Week 4 against the Chargers with Chris Godwin (hamstring) sidelined, but he emerged from the game with an ankle injury that forced him out of practice for the entire week. Lucky for us, that means plenty of elite players are an absolute steal at their current second-round average draft position. As many will remember, Ryan Fitzpatrick started seven games while Jameis Winston started nine. It’s unclear how WR snaps will be split between Miller, Breshad Perriman and Justin Watson behind #1 Chris Godwin. WR Chris Godwin should dominate targets in New Orleans this weekend. TEs Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Now that Fitzpatrick has taken his talents to South Beach, Winston is once again at the helm. Bucs WR Mike Evans (hamstring) remained sidelined on Thursday. Even if the Rams try to limit Gurley’s touches in 2019, I highly doubt they limit the $60 million man inside the red zone. in the first round. He obviously won't be at 100% but is virtually impossible to bench in fantasy. Bucs WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Lions. Once again, the fantasy football community over-analyzes what should be a simple answer: C.J. Every sports writer and his mother is talking about this one so I’ll keep it simple and break down the concerns over Gurley. We'll count that as a positive, signaling no setback with his bothersome hamstring after he played against the Saints in Week 1. Assuming Evans is active, he'll be the primary pass-catching option for Tom Brady, while Scotty Miller (hip/groin) -- who is also questionable -- is the top option to fill in for Godwin in the slot. Evans (ankle) is listed as active Thursday at Chicago. 3) The Rams drafted running back Darrel Henderson this year. Mike Evans Fantasy Football News 2020. Players with an up arrow are those that moved up eight or more spots from my previous set of rankings. WR Scott Miller (hamstring) practiced all week and is set to return. Bucs WR Mike Evans suffered a right ankle or knee injury in the 1st quarter of Sunday's game. The decision appears to hinge on Evans' pregame workout, which included cutting and "explosive" moves out of the break, per Stroud. And there's certainly re-injury risk with his hamstring. He was reportedly a game-time decision, so don't expect him to be at 100%. We'll keep tracking Evans' status. Fantasy football dynasty rankings from FFToday. Options for my other two: – Mike Evans (4th rd) – Robert Woods (10th rd) – Chris Carson (13th rd) – Baker Mayfield (14th rd) – Phillip Lindsay (undrafted/16th rd) Last year was, to put it mildly, awful for Tampa Bay. Larry Fitzgerald averaged 138.8 targets per season under Arians. He was diagnosed with a Grade 1 knee sprain, which limited his fantasy impact for the remainder of the season. He limped off and headed back to the locker room with trainers. The games against Dallas and New Orleans are prime examples. I will release my next set of rankings before the start of the 2019 regular season. “I think we let him sit there on the backside too much last week and it’s something we’re going to have to address when we play them later on again. Our 2020 WR Dynasty and Keeper rankings are updated daily. We'll update his status when we learn more. Miller put in a limited practice Wednesday after sitting out the 1st 2 days. For sure keeping Tyreek Hill in the 5th. Buccaneers WR Mike Evans has a "good chance" to play against the Saints today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. We'll see about each player's status when the inactives come out Thursday. Then, against New Orleans, Gurley had a terrible first half and essentially handed Anderson the feature back role in the second half. This offseason, Rams general manager Les Snead noted that “Sean’s always felt like his offense would be, let’s call it, slightly more explosive when you have a change-of-pace-type running back.” He went on to say that the Rams also considered taking a running back in the 2018 draft! He has never finished with fewer than 1,000 yards receiving, and has racked up 7,260 yards and 48 touchdowns! The Bucs "are optimistic he will go but want to see how he's feeling Sunday and test him pregame first." Evans was able to prove worthy of active status in pregame warmups, and he proceeded to have a solid impact on the game by ringing up the Buccaneers' only touchdown of the night. His average draft position should rise a bit by the end of August, but for now he can be paired with an elite first-round wide receiver or running back. If you are a fantasy … He was spotted working with a trainer on an outdoor field while the team practiced indoors, according to insider Rick Stroud. None of them are likely to play against the Texans on Saturday afternoon. I’ll admit this had me concerned at first glance, but take a closer look into why the Rams drafted a running back and it begins to make sense. He obviously comes with elevated risk in Week 1 fantasy lineups. We should see something much closer to the real Evans this week against a shaky Panthers secondary, especially with WR Chris Godwin looking likely to miss the game with a concussion. The Buccaneers have officially listed WR Mike Evans' injury as a hamstring issue. WR Scotty Miller (hip, groin) is also active, as expected. Update: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport adds that Evans "may be on a pitch count" today. The guy simply knows how to get the most out of his receivers and Mike Evans is next in line. Howard should also fend for the team lead in targets. It makes sense from coach Sean McVay’s standpoint. Update: Evans returned in the 2nd quarter. A Fantasy Football Community! I’m predicting Mike Evans finishes 2019 as a Top-5 wide receiver. Make sure you align an alternative for Week 1, though. Evans had a very mediocre 62.3 catch percentage likely due to erratic quarterback play. To me, it indicates he has been dealing with his arthritic knee since his surgery in college. Anderson was playing some of the best football of his career and Todd Gurley … wasn’t. Nullified yards by penalties in 2020 for Bucs: Evans 26, Jensen 15, Cappa 14, Adams 10 (special teams), Smith 5, Wi… https://t.co/0syohIJwE6, Bucs receiver Mike Evans is tied for the NFL lead with Minnesota's Adam Thielen, both with six touchdown catches in… https://t.co/9H1ccEZl4u.