Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans dropped a deep pass from quarterback Tom Brady. Sunday’s game saw the Buccaneers suffer a humiliating defeat against the Carolina Panthers.
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Losing 21-3, the Buccaneers missed on a potentially easy touchdown because of Evans’ drop. The receiver seemed to be open while running down the field. Before the massive blunder, Mike Evans pushed Panthers cornerback Dante Jackson to the ground, giving him an open field. To make matters worse, the receiver bobbled around with the ball, making it seem like he would eventually catch it. Unfortunately for the Bucs, that did not happen.
Twitter explodes after Mike Evans’ drop
Fans on Twitter erupted while expressing their disappointment at Evans’ mistake. Many also complained about their fantasy teams. After the game, Evans said that he “saw the light go out of us [the team],” after he dropped the ball.
This fan says that among all the others, this is the worst drop
This fan comments on Tom Brady’s potential reaction
Another fan reacted with a funny picture
This fan finds the drop funny
This fan cannot fathom what happened
This frustrated fan posted a GIF
Another fan reacted with a hilarious ‘Butterfingers’ GIF
Another fan thinks Tom Brady will have words for Mike Evans
Fans definitely expected Brady to erupt after the drop by Evans.
The Buccaneers are in bad shape
Missing a deep touchdown is only a part of Tampa’s woes. Falling to 3-4 after this defeat, the Bucs need to reconsider strategy all around.
Putting only 3 points on the board against the Panthers who are lacking in power after the trade of Christian McCaffrey.
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 18: Marcus Maye #6 of the New Orleans Saints argues with Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the field during the second half of the game at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
With a visibly struggling offense, Tom Brady seems to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Yet Tampa remains atop the NFC South division. How long they hold that position will entirely rely on their performance in their upcoming games. They are set to face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.
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