Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches pass defended boy New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get wide receiver Mike Evans back this week?

Evans very well could make his return as the Bucs play the Atlanta Falcons at home on Thursday night.

Evans has only played in four games this season, his latest injury coming on Oct. 20 against the Detroit Lions. He injured his collarbone in that game and hasn't played since then. He has 140 yards and a touchdown this season.

However, Evans was activated off of injured reserve this week along with wide receiver Jalen McMillan. Both players are listed as questionable this week. Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles indicated on Wednesday that Evans has shown everything needed to make his on-field return. His on-field return is very likely.

We'll see how effective Evans is in his return if he does indeed play on Thursday night.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Will Mike Evans play this week for Bucs on TNF?

Reporting by Cory Woodroof, For The Win / For The Win

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