Is Mike Evans playing Thursday night Fan from John Short's blog

Mike Evans has been banged up for most of the 2020 NFL season. He originally had a hamstring malady that has rendered him a game-time decision on a couple of occasions but has yet to knock him out of action. Now, he has picked up an ankle injury, and Cameron Johnston Jersey as a result, he's officially "questionable" for the Buccaneers' Thursday night game against the Bears. Evans' owners will be eagerlyawaiting Jacob Kessler Jersey updates on his status as they prepare his first start 'em, sit 'em calls in all formats, as he will be a staple of theirlineups if he's playing. However, the latter part of that equation is becoming increasingly murky with the game rapidly approaching.

We'll be here providing updates below about Evans right up until the active/inactive report is released at around 6:50 p.m. ET on Thursday. For injury updates on Evans' teammate and fellow receiver Scotty Miller, , and for more fantasy news, follow us on Twitter .

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Is Mike Evans playing Thursday night?

UPDATE 2:Evans is officially ACTIVE.

UPDATE:According to , Evans will test Denard Robinson Jersey his ankle in pre-game warmups. That will determine his status but there is "optimism" that he will be able to play.

Evans has been one of the most consistent wide receivers in fantasy football to start the season -- kind of. He has developed a good rapport with Tom Brady, and in four games, he has already caught at least one touchdown in every contest. However, he's had exactly two yards in two games and over 100 yards in the other two.Still, since Evans is established as Brady's Devwah Whaley Jersey favorite red-zone target,he can be trusted if he's on the field.

If Tampa Bay is without Evans on Thursday, his absence would be a big lo s. It looks like he may be a true game-time decision after from Monday-Wednesday. A lot will depend on how he does in pre-game warmups, so Jordan Jones Jersey Evans' fantasy owners will need to watch this injury very closely.

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The Bucs have already ruled out two other receivers, Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest), for this contest. Evans Felipe Haase Jersey ' projected counterpart in this game, Scotty Miller (hip/groin), is also questionable though he seems more likely to play after logging a limited practice on Thursday. If Evans is out, Miller will be a high-volume target for Chloe Jackson Jersey Brady and could put up some big numbers as the de facto No. 1 receiver for the Buccaneers.

Evans' potential absence would also make Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate bigger parts of the offense, as they would be red-zone threats from the TE position. They may Bryce Bobo Jersey not be starter-worthy in year-long formats, but as DFS fliers in a showdown/single-game contest, they could be reliable. However, trying to figure out the pecking order of Tampa Bay's other receivers, Tyler Johnson, Jaydon Mickens, and Cyril Grayson, would be an exercise in futility. So, if Evans is out, fantasy owners might have to turn elsewhere to find some receiver options.

Evans is a must-start if he is healthy, and he should be a Braden Burke Jersey top-25 WR if he does play. But right now, it's too early to tell whetherhe will suit up in an important game for the Buccaneers.