Mike Evans

Tom Brady and the Saints cornerback were chirping before the Buccaneers wide receiver came charging in.

Bucs Despite Fractures in Back](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/18/jameis-winston-to-play-vs-buccaneers-despite-fractures-in-back-per-report?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) Seeing this, Evans came running in and hit Lattimore, leading to a massive brawl. After a Saints stop, Lattimore can be seen chirping at the Buccaneers sideline and former coach Bruce Arians responded — so did Brady.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense had an outstanding fourth quarter to help secure a 20-10 win against the Saints. Thanks in no small part to three fourth ...

[Packers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/packers/) and [Chiefs](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/chiefs/). [Dallas](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/cowboys/) scored a field goal on the opening drive, then not again, and the Saints did very much the same. Thanks in no small part to three fourth-quarter interceptions by the Buccaneers defense off Saints quarterback [Jameis Winston](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jameis-winston-GwSUuu2yLIbN19fV/), scoring 20 unanswered points en route to the victory. We just felt they were flagrant and rose to the level of disqualification.” Evans ran from the Bucs sideline and aggressively pushed Lattimore, sparking a skirmish on the field that drew in players from both benches. “So those actions, as well as the physical actions that both players engaged in.

The Bucs didn't need Mike Evans, who was ejected after a fourth-quarter brawl with Marshon Lattimore. Instead, they used defense in their win.

But Hill was smothered for a 2-yard loss and limited to a 3-yard gain on subsequent carries. Tampa Bay’s defense limited Hill – officially a tight end, but also a change-of-pace wildcat quarterback – to 14 yards on three carries. In the second half, backup running back Giovani Bernard was also knocked out. Winston, picked three times, finished with a 55.8 rating, completing 25 of 40 passes for 236 yards with a TD. Brady was 18-of-34 for 190 yards passing, with a touchdown and no picks. The Bucs improved to 2-0.

Things have boiled over between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, and we're got ejections. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans and Saints ...

After Lattimore had words with Tom Brady, and then pushed Leonard Fournette in the face, Evans came off the sideline and knocked Lattimore off his feet, setting off the bigger fight. Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore have both been ejected after a scuffle that turned into a somewhat-bench-clearing brawl between the NFC South rivals. Things have boiled over between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints, and we’re got ejections.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans started a fight with New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore to get them both ejected.

Fournette wasn’t thrown out for instigating the scrap. That brought everyone into the mix and took some time to sort out. Lattimore smothered Buccaneers wideout Scottie Miller on an incomplete pass down the sideline, and was jawing with Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette after the play.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should have two key starters on offense Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, despite dealing with injury.

[expected to be a game-time decision](https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/18/nfl-news-bucs-saints-week-2-julio-jones-fantasy-football/), while wide receiver Chris Godwin [has been ruled out](https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/16/nfl-news-bucs-saints-injury-report-chris-godwin-donovan-smith-mike-evans-julio-jones-leonard-fournette-tristan-wirfs-fantasy-football-week-2/), and left tackle Donovan Smith is doubtful. Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) and running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) are both expected to play Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a long list of players listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, but at least two of them are expected to be in the lineup.

Mike Evans, Leonard Fournette, and Julio Jones all received injury updates ahead of the Buccaneers' Week 2 clash against the Saints.

Bucs WR Mike Evans, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a calf injury, is expected to play to play vs. Ahead of their Week 2 game against the Saints, wide receivers Mike Evans and Julio Jones are questionable due to nagging injuries. They also have Leonard Fournette in the backfield, and they added Julio Jones in the offseason.

It's only week 2 but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are already dealing with a plethora of injuries across the roster. Star wide receiver Chris Godwin will be ...

The Saints have defeated the Buccaneers four straight times in the regular season since Tom Brady signed with the franchise in 2020. Tampa Bay is looking to snap a multi-year losing streak to New Orleans. Fournette rushed 21 times for 127 yards and added two catches for ten yards.

Heading into Week 2, is Mike Evans playing against the New Orleans Saints, and can fantasy managers trust him if he suits up?

In the four games against the Saints, Evans averages roughly half the fantasy output he does in the other 29 games. He is an extremely risky player to start this week if you can avoid it. Meanwhile, his yardage total drops from over 65 yards per game to marginally above 30 yards, and he averages just two receptions per game against the Saints compared to almost five in the other 29 games. In Week 1, Jaelon Darden played on 10 offensive snaps but did not see a single target. Miller should be active, especially with the Buccaneers activating Kaylon Geiger from the practice squad on Saturday. We have no idea what Evans’ usage will look like this week, and there is always the chance he aggravates the injury and ends up being ruled out at some point in the game. Based on the numbers we just looked at above, those projections seem too high. What was also intriguing is that when NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided his morning updates a few hours later, Evans was not listed among the Buccaneers’ injury updates. The Buccaneers even activated Kaylon Geiger from their practice squad in order to provide depth. Evans has played 33 games with Brady in the past three seasons. Normally Evans would be a slam-dunk starting option for fantasy managers. First, anytime a player is limited, it is always tough to know whether to start them.

Evans was limited in practice early in the week with a calf injury, but was able to return to practice Friday. With Julio Jones a game-time decision and ...

- NBA [Injury Updates](/nfl/injury-news.php) - MLB - NFL With Julio Jones a game-time decision and Chris Godwin ruled out, Evans and Russell Gage should see plenty of targets. (](#) [Adam Schefter on Twitter](https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1571358804364894209?s=21&t=rofqfIrm7Hanio7rtNddBA))

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints got into a fight that Tom Brady's words may have sparked. Both Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore were ...

Brady would later connect on a 28-yard strike to Breshad Perriman for the go-ahead score. Then, the battle began, and that’s when TB12 got frustrated, [throwing a tablet](https://sportsnaut.com/tom-brady-frustration-tablet-buccaneers/) on the sideline. Maybe they get a bit more fired up as they look to best their opponent. Sometimes, a team receives a little motivational boost after the intensity kicks into high gear. Seeing his chance to take a cheap shot, Evans went for it. [Tom Brady](https://sportsnaut.com/player/tom-brady/) was enjoying himself [ chatting it up with Odell Beckham Jr.](https://sportsnaut.com/odell-beckham-jr-speaking-with-tom-brady-bucs/), who’s in attendance at Caesars Superdome as the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://sportsnaut.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule-predictions/) take on the [New Orleans Saints](https://sportsnaut.com/new-orleans-saints-schedule-predictions/).

The Buccaneers wideout said he saw the New Orleans cornerback hit his teammate.

The running back shoved Lattimore and Lattimore retaliated, leading Evans to come out of nowhere to hit the cornerback. Both Evans and Lattimore have some history. [Buccaneers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/tampa-bay-buccaneers) came out with the big win Sunday, it was an ugly affair against the Saints. I just pushed him.” “That’s all I saw. [A brawl resulted in the ejection](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/18/mike-evans-marshon-lattimore-ejected-after-brawl-in-saints-vs-buccaneers-game) of Buccaneers wide receiver [Mike Evans](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/mike-evans) and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

Things got out of hand Sunday as a massive brawl led to Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore being ejected. Check out what ...

Fines from the league office are surely coming. He decked him from behind back in 2017 during a game in New Orleans, after the cornerback shoved then-Buccaneers quarterback [pic.twitter.com/eLzOwIKuMC] [September 18, 2022] Then, things escalated, thanks to Evans. [Tom Brady](/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/) and the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/TB/tampa-bay-buccaneers/) paid a visit to the rival [New Orleans Saints](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NO/new-orleans-saints/) in Week 2, and "rival" may be an understatement. [pic.twitter.com/j97PvW4YoM] [September 18, 2022]

The Buccaneers' Mike Evans and Leonard Fournette are active Sunday but Julio Jones won't play against the Saints.

Backup swing tackle [Josh Wells](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/17283/josh-wells), who has been practicing in Smith's spot all week, was set to start as Smith missed his third contest in 112 career games. The Buccaneers' lone win in that span came during the 2020 postseason, when they defeated the Saints 30-20 in the NFC divisional playoff. The Buccaneers haven't won in New Orleans in the regular season since Dec.

When Tom Brady complained to the officials about the lack of a pass interference flag, that resulted in Lattimore gesturing that Brady should be flagged.

[Tom Brady](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9951/tom-brady) complained to the officials about the lack of a pass interference flag, that resulted in Lattimore gesturing that Brady should be flagged. It’s likely to result in significant fines for both players as well. [Leonard Fournette](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/8581/leonard-fournette) came over to confront Lattimore, Evans jumped in and decked Lattimore, and then a real brouhaha broke out.

It wasn't the first time that the two stars have fought on the football field.

It shouldn't be a surprise that Evans and Lattimore were involved in the brawl. Both Evans and Lattimore were ejected in wake of the fight. Evans, for one, isn't expecting any extra discipline and explained what he saw on the play. All I see is Lattimore— he punched [Fournette] in the face or something like that. Meanwhile, Mike Evans and Marshon Lattimore got into it away from the play. Evans hit the Saints' corner hard well after the play was over.

Two players were ejected from the Buccaneers-Saints matchup Sunday after chirping led to a brawl.

Things were chippy on Sunday between the Saints and Buccaneers, beyond just the brawl that broke out. Brady’s frustration was evident as he threw yet another tablet while on the sidelines. Several players got involved, and later, the two were ejected. The Saints player started chirping at the Bucs sideline after his team got the stop, and Tom Brady wasn’t having it. But the Bucs-Saints matchup reached another level after a [brawl led to the ejection](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/18/mike-evans-marshon-lattimore-ejected-after-brawl-in-saints-vs-buccaneers-game) of [Tampa Bay](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/tampa-bay-buccaneers) wide receiver [Mike Evans](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/mike-evans) and New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

“It was terrible in 2017,” Evans said after today's game. “I didn't even get ejected [then], and that was really a cheap shot. This wasn't. He punched my ...

If there’s a suspension of either player (or both), there most definitely will be an appeal. He punched my teammate in the face, and I just pushed him to the ground.” Evans believes that the fact he wasn’t suspended for past incidents with Lattimore means he won’t be suspended now.

Tampa Bay moved to 2-0 following a 20-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. The win didn't come without plenty of drama.

Evans watched the scene from the sideline before running in and knocking the Saints defender on his back. I seen him [Lattimore] punch somebody in the face. 2017, I didn’t even get ejected and that was really a cheap shot," Evans said. Evans offered his side of the dust up. Tampa Bay moved to 2-0 following a 20-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon. Then, Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans and Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore threw punches in the fourth quarter.

The Buccaneers wide receiver and Saints cornerback were ejected from a game after the latest chapter in their heated rivalry.

“I just saw a lot of pushing and shoving and flags flying,” he told reporters, “and then the next thing I know, everybody was storming the field. “I think he bit the bullet,” Winston said of Lattimore. On Sunday, Evans was performing well with 61 yards on three catches — although not all of that production came at Lattimore’s direct expense — when he was disqualified from the game. Asked if the fracas changed the momentum of the game, given the score was tied at 3 in the fourth quarter at the time before the Buccaneers quickly took charge thereafter, Allen replied: “I don’t think that was a factor. At one point during the third quarter, Brady was shown slamming down a tablet computer while on the sideline. He led Tampa Bay to a victory over New Orleans in Evans said after the game, a [20-10](http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/boxscore.asp?gamecode=20220918018&home=18&vis=27&itid=lk_inline_manual_10) Tampa Bay win, that he did not see himself being forced to miss more time. I think what happened after that was a little bit excessive, so we will see how that goes.” Winston threw a touchdown pass after that, but New Orleans could get no closer. Lattimore returned the shove, at which point Evans sprinted over and sent his least favorite opposing player sprawling with a two-handed push. During a 2017 contest, also in New Orleans, Evans ran up from behind and The sequence began with Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady jawing at Lattimore after throwing an incomplete pass.

Evans was ejected from the Week 2 matchup along with the Saints' Marshon Lattimore.

If they are unable to go in Week 3 against the [Green Bay Packers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/GB/green-bay-packers/) and Evans is suspended, Tom Brady's offense will be drastically undermanned. [Tom Brady](/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/) threw an incomplete pass to Scotty Miller on a third-and-5 situation, and Lattimore seemed to begin jawing at the veteran quarterback. If Evans is suspended, it's a less than ideal turn of events for the Buccaneers. Now, [NFL Network](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1571810346192576513?s=20&t=hgYSNQ57Ra7lBHphAAUjVQ) reports that league officials are reviewing Evans' actions in the altercation for a possible suspension. [told reporters](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34618122/tampa-bay-buccaneers-mike-evans-new-orleans-saints-marshon-lattimore-ejected-brawl) Sunday when asked if he was concerned about a possible suspension. It's worth noting that Evans is not a first-time offender in this type of situation.

There's a chance that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without one of their top offensive weapons for at least a game. According to NFL Network's Ian ...

Back in 2017, Evans received a one-game suspension when he drilled Lattimore on his sideline. Evans didn't like it and ended up shoving Lattimore before a brawl broke out. He then shoved Lattimore in the back during a game in 2020 but wasn't disciplined.

The Buccaneers and Saints players were ejected from Sunday's game after getting into an altercation on the field.

[Evans later explained](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/18/bucs-mike-evans-explains-what-triggered-brawl-vs-saints) that after he saw Lattimore touch Fournette and Brady, he just instinctively pushed him. [MMQB Week 2: Jimmy G Starts All Over Again, Lawrence’s Development and More](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/19/mmqb-nfl-week-2-49ers-garoppolo-jaguars-lawrence?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Fantasy Impact: Trey Lance Out, Jimmy Garoppolo In](https://www.si.com/fantasy/2022/09/19/fantasy-impact-trey-lance-injury-jimmy-garoppolo?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Mitch Trubisky Addresses Chants for Kenny Pickett vs. [According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1571810346192576513?s=20&t=OR0xFJd3JJqWkjsQybbfzA), the NFL will be reviewing the actions from Evans and Lattimore on Monday to decide if a suspension is needed. Patriots](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/19/steelers-qb-mitch-trubisky-addresses-kenny-pickett-chants-after-loss-to-patriots?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) Brady ran over and got in the cornerback’s face and so did Bucs running back Leonard Fournette. [Buccaneers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/tampa-bay-buccaneers) wide receiver [Mike Evans](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/mike-evans) and [Saints](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-orleans-saints) cornerback [Marshon Lattimore](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/marshon-lattimore) might be receiving an NFL punishment after [their brawl on the field](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/18/mike-evans-marshon-lattimore-ejected-after-brawl-in-saints-vs-buccaneers-game) during Sunday’s 20–10 Tampa Bay win.

The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans one game stemming from his role in Sunday's fight with members of the New Orleans Saints.

"You knocked your opponent to the ground and a melee ensued involving players from both teams," Jon Runyan, NFL vice president of football operations, wrote in a letter to Evans regarding his suspension. Fournette and Lattimore traded shoves just before Evans came sprinting in with a forceful shove that sent an unsuspecting Lattimore to the turf, sparking a brawl. Pelissero added Evans will appeal the suspension.

The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans one game for his fight with New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

He is the only player in NFL history to record 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first eight seasons. ... You try to protect your teammates, but you've got to do it the right way." "He punched my teammate in the face. That should be a lesson to all our other players." All I seen was he punched somebody in the face. We've got to move forward and try to find a way to win without him. Your aggressive conduct could have caused serious injury to your opponent and clearly does not reflect the high standards of sportsmanship expected of a professional." You knocked your opponent to the ground and a melee ensued involving players from both teams. But the NFL does take into consideration repeat offenses. If he does appeal, the hearing will be before either Derrick Brooks or James Thrash, who have been jointly appointed by the league and the NFL Players Association to rule on appeals of on-field player discipline. This was not Evans' first suspension for a scuffle with Lattimore. [Leonard Fournette](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3115364/leonard-fournette) in the face and pushed quarterback [Tom Brady](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2330/tom-brady).

Evans, who was ejected from the Week 2 matchup, will appeal the suspension.

"You knocked your opponent to the ground and a melee ensued involving players from both teams. "After a play had ended, you were walking toward your sidelines," Runyan said in a letter to Evans notifying him of the suspension. Of course, this is a less than ideal turn of events for the Buccaneers. [Tom Brady](/nfl/players/187741/tom-brady/) threw an incomplete pass to Scotty Miller on a third-and-5 situation, and Lattimore seemed to begin jawing at the veteran quarterback. Now, Evans is slated to miss even more time as the [NFL](/nfl) has since come down with a one-game suspension of the Buccaneers star. The league also cited Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 that prohibits any action that runs "contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."

The latest run-in between the Buccaneers receiver and Saints cornerback occurred in their Week 2 game in New Orleans, which resulted in a 20-10 win for visiting ...

This time, Lattimore was called for the personal foul. Evans was called for unnecessary roughness, though neither he nor Lattimore were suspended for the incident. This time the incident occurred early in the second quarter following a 6-yard run by Tampa Bay's Leonard Fournette. And trash talking is trash talking, but to go out and tap another player, touch another player, whatever you want to call it at all on the field — that's inexcusable. Evans and Lattimore first got into it in 2017. The Bucs receiver attempted to straddle Lattimore before Saints defensive back De'Vante Harris came to defend his teammate. Evans and Lattimore have two prior incidents to their Sunday meeting, on Nov. That shove nearly resulted in a brawl between the two teams and saw both players ejected from the game. Your aggressive conduct could have caused serious injury to your opponent and clearly does not reflect the high standards of sportsmanship expected of a professional. "I know we were trying to get a flag called and he wasn’t calling it," Evans said. Their animosity flared up again in the early stages of the fourth quarter after Lattimore was seen getting in Tom Brady's face. (Evans has a significant size and height advantage at 6-5, 225 pounds, compared to Lattimore's listed 6-0, 192 pounds).

If the Buccaneers were in trouble without Chris Godwin and Julio Jones, the loss of Mike Evans to a suspension in Week 3 is only going to hurt even more.

It just still seems unfair for a guy like Evans that should be on the field next weekend when the Buccaneers need him most. The blame should go both ways for something like this, especially when looking at the history of the rivalry. This is terrible news for the Buccaneers.

Barring a successful appeal, WR Mike Evans will miss the Buccaneers' Week Three game against the Packers after being suspended by the league for his part in ...

So we don't condone that, we don't teach that, we don't want that in our game." "This is a controlled-agression game. "He'll have a one-game suspension," Bowles confirmed.

The NFL gave Mike Evans a one-game suspension for shoving Marshon Lattimore in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Evans blindsided Lattimore after a play in 2017, Lattimore’s rookie season, which sparked a brawl between the Bucs and Saints. Evans and Lattimore were both ejected from the game, which ended in a 20-10 Tampa Bay win. Bucs running back Leonard Fournette and Lattimore shoved one another before Evans ran in and pushed Lattimore into the turf.