Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to Friday's practice, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Mike Evans practices Friday, fantasy outlook optimistic
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a boost on Friday with the return of their No. 1 receiver. We break down the fantasy implications.
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This marks Evans’ first return to action since injuring his hamstring during the team’s second preseason game. Buccaneers brass subsequently held him out of action for the remainder of August and played it safe by resting him during their first two practices of game week, but it appears the worst is over.
Fantasy Spin: Fantasy owners can now exhale, as Evans getting practice time before a game is a huge boon to his likelihood of playing. While this doesn’t cement his status on Sunday, him sitting on Friday would have dashed his chances of seeing the field significantly.
Even at a limited capacity, although there's no confirmation that this would be the case, Evans is a must start versus a putrid Tennessee Titans secondary. The upside is just too big to ignore, and fantasy owners should have Evans in their flex spots due to his game's 4:25 p.m. ET slot.
