The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. 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 1?
Evans is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will 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 1?
Mike Evans does what Mike Evans does, and that’s put up numbers over the course of a marathon NFL season. You’re well aware that he was drafted the same year Kawhi Leonard led the San Antonio Spurs to an NBA title, and that the next season he finished with under 1,000 receiving yards will be the first.
I caution against unthinkingly assuming he’s a fantasy star in this, his age-32 season (two games with 100 receiving yards last season compared to four with under 45), but my concerns certainly aren’t there this week as a fully healthy asset in a positive offensive environment.
Evans has cleared 60 receiving yards in five of his past six games against the Falcons, scoring five times across those contests. Atlanta is trying to rebuild a broken defense on the fly, and it’s possible they aren’t embarrassingly bad this year, but they were the fifth-worst red zone unit in 2024, and that is the quickest way for Evans to pay the fantasy bills.
If I roster Evans, I’m keeping tabs on his value across the industry. You’re playing him this week and most, but if he begins to push into the “high-end WR2” tier for most, I’ll be looking to cash in.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Mike Evans’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Evans is projected to score 15.7 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.7 receptions for 68.6 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Falcons
Since the Atlanta Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 1 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
