The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. 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 15?
Evans (collarbone) will not play Sunday against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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 Evans in Week 15?
Evans fell with a broken clavicle in Week 7, but there were whispers last weekend that his return could come on Thursday night.
I think I’m going to wait if at all possible.
I understand that it might not be, but with this being the first game of a full week, hopefully, you have a healthier option that you can trust. The Bucs travel to Carolina next week, and if we get a full snap share on Thursday night, we can have a real discussion, but after nearly two months off for the 32-year-old, how comfortable can you really be?
More importantly, how comfortable can you really be even if he’s close to full strength?
Evans has produced 36.4% under expectations in the four appearances he’s made this season, turning 32 targets into just 140 yards and one touchdown. These two teams opened the season against one another, and Baker Mayfield threw for just 167 yards on 32 attempts.
Chris Godwin wasn’t active in that game, but Emeka Egbuka was effective (67 yards and two scores), and Sterling Shepard earned a 20% target share. If you wanted to play Evans over a Colts (at SEA) or Packers (at DEN) receiver, I’d understand it, but I do think the risk level is similar, and we aren’t sure of exactly what the reward looks like.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Evans’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Evans is projected to score 0.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Evans to have 0 receptions for 0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Falcons at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 66 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
