Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Mike Evans made history during Thursday Night Football. History was created in the second quarter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Evans hit a major milestone by securing the 100th touchdown of his career, catching a 23-yard pass from Baker Mayfield. And what did he do right after? He made sure a fan got to share in his big moment.
He scored his second touchdown of the game after tying it up in the first quarter.
Mike Evans delighted a fan after his 100th touchdown.
Out of his 100 career touchdowns, 99 have been through the air, with one coming from a fumble recovery during the 2018 season. According to Scott Smith from the team’s official site, Evans became the 26th player in NFL history to reach this milestone.
Evans now shares the 23rd spot on the NFL’s all-time touchdown list with legends like Frank Gore, Franco Harris, and Curtis Martin. Moreover, he holds the title of the active NFL player with the most career touchdowns, surpassing Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry, who has 99.
During the first half of Thursday night’s game, Evans pulled in two touchdown catches. After his second, he tossed the ball to a fan proudly wearing his Buccaneers jersey, making their night unforgettable.
The fan beamed with joy upon receiving such a special memento.
“After scoring his 100th career TD, Mike Evans made sure a big @Buccaneers fan got a piece of history,” the NFL wrote on X.
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