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Bucs to get top wide receiver back in time for TNF game vs. Falcons
The Falcons likely won't have wide receiver Drake London when they face the Bucs on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium. London has missed the first two days of practice and hasn't played since going down during the team's Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't say wide receiver Mike Evans will definitely be playing against the Falcons on Thursday night, but it sounds like there's a good chance that the veteran will be back in the lineup.
Mike Evans returned to the lineup in Week 15 as the Buccaneers took on the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Evans has been out since October when he broke his collarbone on Monday Night Football against the Lions in Week 7.
With all of the injuries to the Buccaneers' wide receiver room, Johnson has gotten the chance to step up. He was a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson has played in 12 games so far this season. He has come down with 24 receptions for 287 yards with five touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield launches a 33-yard ball to wide receiver Mike Evans. Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a loss of 8 yards.