Evans (hamstring), who is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, has a chance to return for the Buccaneers' final two contests of the regular season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay is viewing Evans as week-to-week after he injured his hamstring in last Sunday's loss to the Saints, but the 28-year-old appears to be dealing with a low-grade strain that should take a long-term absence off the table. That said, after failing to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, Evans will likely need to return to the field next week as at least a limited participant in order to have a realistic shot at suiting up for the Buccaneers' upcoming matchup with the Jets. With both Evans and Chris Godwin (knee) -- who is out for the season -- sidelined in Carolina, the Buccaneers will turn to a combination of Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Justin Watson to fill snaps at receiver behind No. 1 wideout Antonio Brown, who is making his return to the lineup after a multi-week absence.

Head coach Bruce Arians said Evans (hamstring) won't play Sunday in Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Evans wasn't able to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday after straining his hamstring in the Buccaneers' shutout loss to the Saints in Week 15, so his absence for the upcoming weekend comes as little surprise. With Evans sidelined and Chris Godwin (knee) shut down for the season, Antonio Brown (ankle) -- if cleared to play following a 10-week absence for injury and suspension -- will be locked in as the Bucs' clear No. 1 receiver, while both Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller should have regular roles in three-wideout sets and enjoy bumps in both snaps and targets. Tampa Bay also could deploy more frequent two-tight end sets featuring a combination of Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.

Evans (hamstring) wasn't in attendance for Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Evans will go down as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' official practice report for the second day in a row, an early sign that he's not on the right track to play Sunday in Carolina. With Chris Godwin (knee) shut down for the season and Antonio Brown (ankle) not a safe bet to suit up this weekend either coming off a 10-week absence due to injury and suspension, the Buccaneers could be without their top three receivers. Even the depth behind the trio is being tested to some degree, as Breshad Perriman is still on the reserve/COVID-19 list, while Justin Watson (knee) resumed practicing earlier this month but has yet to be activated from the reserve/PUP list.

Evans (hamstring) is listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice report, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucs only held a walk-through but wouldn't have had Evans available if they'd been scheduled for a real practice. He hasn't been ruled out for the upcoming game against Carolina, but it doesn't look great after the early exit from Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints. With teammate Chris Godwin (knee) out for the season, Antonio Brown could be the Bucs' No. 1 receiver this week in his first game back from a prolonged absence.

The Buccaneers aren't ruling Evans from playing Week 16 against the Panthers after he exited Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints with a strained hamstring, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although the report suggests that Evans is considered week-to-week, Tampa Bay is holding out hope that the wideout could show enough improvement over the next several days to put himself on track to play this weekend. Whether Evans is available Week 16 or later down the road, he could see a bit of an uptick in targets going forward, given that fellow receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has been ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

Evans (hamstring) may have avoided a serious injury after being forced out of Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Evans escaping without a severe injury is particularly good news for the Buccaneers considering that Chris Godwin is reportedly in danger of missing the rest of the regular season due to an MCL sprain. That said, soft tissue injuries can be difficult to deal with, so Evans' status at practice will need to be monitored closely before any assumptions about his Week 16 availability can be made.

Evans (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Evans was ruled out at halftime after previously being deemed doubtful to return in the second quarter. Chris Godwin (knee) was also ruled out, leaving the Buccaneers with just Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden at wide receiver for the remainder of the game. Given the tricky nature of soft tissue injuries, Evans could be out in Week 16 against the Panthers and beyond, though it's too early to tell whether that will be the case.

Evans (hamstring) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Evans suffered the injury in the second quarter. He caught his only target for 14 yards prior to getting hurt. With Chris Godwin (knee) questionable to return, the Buccaneers could be significantly shorthanded at wide receiver for the remainder of the night.

Evans secured all six targets for 91 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 33-27 overtime win over the Bills on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Evans checked in second behind Chris Godwin in receptions and receiving yards on a highly efficient afternoon. The veteran wideout's 13-yard scoring grab midway through the second quarter was his first since Week 11 and pushed his season tally to 11, just two short of the career high he established in 2020. Evans' next opportunity to add to that tally comes in a Week 15 Sunday night clash against a Saints defense that's often given him trouble.

Evans secured seven of 10 targets for 99 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Godwin stole the spotlight with a 15-143 tally, but Evans turned in an impressive performance by any measure in his own right. The multi-time Pro Bowler checked in second across the board to Godwin on the stat sheet, producing his best reception total since Week 4 and highest yardage tally since Week 5. Evans will have a thorny challenge in a Week 14 home battle against the Bills, although the absence of Tre'Davious White (knee) for Buffalo could help make for a more palatable matchup.