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Buccaneers: Week Nine Report Card vs. Atlanta Falcons

By Alan Schechter

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends: B

This was probably the best position group of the night.

How good is Evans? Before we even look at the numbers, how sick is this?

Mr. Beckham had nothing on Evans with this one. He is rapidly becoming an elite receiver, posting 11 receptions on the night for a game-high 150 yards and two touchdowns. It’s unfortunate that Evans nearly had his head taken off, ending with a concussion evaluation. But, what a player, huh? He’s like a tall redwood tree in the red zone.

Adam Humphries is turning into quite the nice player as well. He is not Julian Edelman, yet, but he is that type of player. But, he’s a slot receiver, and they missed Russell Shepard. Adam did all he could with five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown, but they needed another weapon.

Cameron Brate had a nice night of his own, adding 43 yards and a touchdown on five catches of his own. He has already posted career-high numbers with eight games left in the season.

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