Mike Evans gives the Bucs a quick 7-0 lead

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is bidding to keep his 1,000-yard receiving streak alive, and he’s off to a good start on Sunday.

Evans caught two passes on the first Bucs possession of their home game against the Panthers, the second of which went for a two-yard touchdown. The score put the Bucs up 7-0 six plays into the game.

Bucky Irving ran three times for 28 yards and tight end Payne Durham reeled in a 29-yarder from Baker Mayfield for the touchdown.

Evans also had an 11-yard catch, so he is now up to 829 yards on the season. Evans has hit 1,000 receiving yards in all 10 of his previous seasons.

The Buccaneers need a win to ensure they enter Week 18 with a chance to win the NFC South. If they can keep up the momentum in their first drive, they’ll be in good shape on that front.