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This is the kind of offensive explosion you want to have right before the playoffs. Evans already owned the NFL record for most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to start an NFL career. On Sunday, Evans clinched his ninth consecutive season with 1,000 receiving yards, tying Tim Brown for the second-longest streak in NFL history. He had three touchdowns in 14 games coming into this matchup. That narrative finally died on Sunday, as Evans put up season-high numbers across the board with 10 catches, 207 yards and three touchdowns. It was well known that Brady and Evans weren't on the same page for the majority of the year. His three passing touchdowns also tied a season high. He hadn't crossed 385 passing yards all season. Then, this team as a whole settled in and delivered the best offensive performance of the season.īrady threw for 432 yards.

The Panthers looked much more excited to play the game of football, while Godwin lost a fumble, Ryan Succop missed a field goal and Brady was visibly upset with his teammates and himself. So, what happened on Sunday? Let's take a look at what could be a season-changing win for the Buccaneers. Moore caught six passes for 117 yards and a score. Sam Darnold completed 23-of-37 passes for 341 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while D.J. The Panthers jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter, but managed just 10 points in the second half while Tampa Bay dropped 20 points in the fourth quarter alone. The star wideout caught 10 passes for 207 yards and the three scores, while Chris Godwin also impressed with 120 receiving yards on nine catches. The Buccaneers haven't looked like legitimate Super Bowl contenders for most of the season, but that changed on Sunday, as Tom Brady and his team exploded for 478 yards of total offense.īrady completed 34-of-45 passes for 432 yards and three touchdowns - all three of which went to Mike Evans. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched the NFC South for the second straight year with their 30-24 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.