“Mike Evans recorded his 23rd career game with multiple receiving touchdowns, passing Art Powell for the eighth most in NFL history and one shy of tying Davante Adams (who also had multiple receiving touchdowns today) for seventh most,” ESPN’s Jenna Laine wrote on her official X account.

The Buccaneers marched down the field on their opening offensive possession, which culminated in a Jalen McMillan 26-yard touchdown off a rub route. The 70-yard drive gave the visiting team an early 7-0 lead inside SoFi Stadium.

Running back Bucky Irving, who is banged up with hip and back injuries, is expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Most recently, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Irving is active for the game against the Chargers.The injury status of the former Oregon Ducks became a topic during Thursday's episode of ESPN's SportsCenter and is certainly of interest to loyal Duck fans.

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In Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a chance to take a commanding lead in the NFC South, recording their fourth-straight win to either maintain their lead over the struggling Atlanta Falcons – who get to play against a Maxx Crosby-less Las Vegas Raiders – or jump up to a two-game lead with three games left to go in the regular season.

the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker T.J. Watt drops Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts and nearly forces the Eagles' third turnover in the process. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker ...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a one-game lead over the Atlanta Falcons for the top spot in the NFC South but will need a strong finish to round out the regular

In the current NFC playoff picture, the Bucs are in line to claim the No. 4 seed as the division winner with the worst record. With the seventh-seeded Commanders holding an 8-5 record, Tampa Bay would fall out of the playoff picture if it loses its grip on the NFC South.

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