The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Houston Texans in Week 2. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Mike Evans.
Is Mike Evans Playing in Week 2?
Evans is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Mike Evans in Week 2?
Mike Evans hauled in five balls on a team-high eight targets against the Falcons for 51 yards, but it’s hard to not follow your eyes on this one.
Didn’t Emeka Egbuka look like the harder player to guard?
It’s one game, I’m aware of that. But this is a 32-year-old who has an elite prospect coming in, reinforcements on the way eventually, a new offensive system, and a single data point (1.55 yards per route) that would be the worst of his career if extended for the entire season.
Relax, I’m not projecting that, but I am saying that if you feel less confident in your Evans stock today than you did a week ago, I don’t blame you. A.J. Terrell was matched up with him on Sunday, and maybe he has some tricks of the trade from experience that will be tough to repeat (even if Evans has largely done well in that matchup), but this is a WR1 committee to me now with Evans more likely to fade than Egbuka.
Evans remains a starter, though I don’t think you should be surprised if this is a topsy-turvy season for the future Hall of Famer. If that rollercoaster isn’t for you, hope off after the next big game. Evans is my WR19 this week, and Egbuka is my WR22.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Evans’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Evans is projected to score 14.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Evans to have 5 receptions for 65 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Evans could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
