Buccaneers: Top Five Performances of the 2016 Season

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter watches the scoreboard during a review late in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mike Evans vs. Seahawks: Week 12

In a year when Mike Evans records 96 catches, 1,321 yards and 12 touchdowns, there are a lot of performances to choose from. He’s an elite receiver despite the lack of national attention. How do you choose? Well, the week 12 performance takes the day.

Points were tough to come by that day. Points are always tough to come by when playing against the Seahawks. The “Legion of Boom” doesn’t sit quietly for any team, but the Bucs needed the game to continue their push for playoff contention. Even at home, this wasn’t going to be an easy afternoon for the Bucs.

Well, they came up with a 14-5 victory and Evans was responsible for all of the scoring. He led all receivers with eight receptions for 104 yards and the two Bucs touchdowns. His receptions in the first quarter proved to be all the offense the Bucs needed as they went on to their fourth straight victory.

Next: Bucs Final 2016 Grades

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