The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be getting a major offensive boost right when they need it most. According to reports from practice this week, both Mike Evans and rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka are trending in the right direction to suit up Monday night against the Detroit Lions.
Evans, who’s been nursing a lingering hamstring issue, was spotted back on the field with noticeable energy during drills. The Bucs have been cautious with the veteran star, knowing how critical he is to their passing game. His presence alone forces defenses to adjust — and against Detroit’s aggressive secondary, that’s a big deal.
As for Emeka Egbuka, the rookie’s quick turnaround from a minor ankle setback has surprised everyone in Tampa Bay. The team has limited his reps but praised his recovery progress, hinting that he could be cleared in time for the primetime matchup.
Head coach Todd Bowles sounded cautiously confident, saying the team will “see how the next few days go,” but the optimism in Tampa’s camp is clear. With the Lions defense flying high and the Bucs offense needing a spark, having both Evans and Egbuka available could change everything for this Week 7 showdown.
If both receivers are good to go, expect the Bucs to open up the playbook and challenge Detroit’s secondary deep — something they couldn’t fully do in recent weeks. Monday night might just turn into a fireworks show.
Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka Trending Up for Bucs’ Primetime Battle with Lions
