Bucs’ Mike Evans Impresses NFL Fans with 100th Career TD After 2 Scores vs. Falcons

Zach BacharContributor IOctober 4, 2024

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Mike Evans made history in the second quarter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ clash with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football.

Evans recorded the 100th touchdown of his career, catching a pass from Baker Mayfield for a 23-yard score.

NFL @NFLONE HUNDRED TDs!!! 💯 @MikeEvans13_#TBvsATL on Prime Video
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Bleacher Report @BleacherReport100-CAREER TDS FOR MIKE EVANS 🔥🔥🔥

LEGEND. pic.twitter.com/cgkP4JeYDo

It was his second score of the game, as he previously found the end zone to tie the game in the first quarter.

B/R Gridiron @brgridironDeath, taxes, Mike Evans anytime TD 🔒pic.twitter.com/e2dAhvWr50

99 of his career touchdowns have occurred through the air, with one resulting from a fumble recovery during the 2018 season. Evans became the 26th player in NFL history to reach 100 scores, per Scott Smith of the team’s official website.

He also surpassed Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin for the No. 30 spot on the league’s all-time receiving yards list.

Buccaneers Communications @BuccaneersCommsMike Evans has now surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin (11,904) for the 30th-most receiving yards in NFL history.

Fans were amazed after he reached 100 touchdowns.

JC Cornell @CornellNFLMike Evans 100 career TD’s. Legend. Hall of Famer. Best Buccaneer ever.

Kevin Wilson @kwilsondesignCongrats @MikeEvans13_ on 100 TD’s. First ballot HOFer. Book it 🫡 #GoBucs

ryanpropz @ryanpropzMike Evans. Most underrated WR of all time.

Djon Mustard. The ‘D’ is silent. @M1K3EvansTDMIKE EVANS! 100 CAREER REGULAR SEASON TOUCHDOWNS!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nFPow0GS7Q

NFL on Prime Video @NFLonPrime99 – Mike Evans
96 – Davante Adams
79 – DeAndre Hopkins
77 – Tyreek Hill
74 – Travis Kelce

No active player has more receiving touchdowns than Mike Evans. pic.twitter.com/vADox4gMNf

JaguarGator9 @JaguarGator9NFL100 career touchdowns for Mike Evans

It’s official. Congrats on your gold jacket

Kenneth @TexasSports1015Mike Evans 100 career touchdowns. pic.twitter.com/EgIOSJRt5M

Evans has been consistent throughout his career, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in every season since he was drafted by Tampa Bay with a first-round pick in 2014. He’s also developed into a red zone threat over the past few years, racking up 51 touchdown grabs since the start of his 2020 campaign.

The five-time Pro Bowl receiver finished the first half with four catches for 49 yards in addition to his pair of scores.