The Bucs have just lost once in the last six games… And the victory against the Panthers in the last game was just another proof that it wasn’t a fluke and more like a team hitting its stride. Baker Mayfield? Oh, he didn’t just show up; he showed out with 350+ yds, 5 TD passes game (putting him in the same conversations as Tom Brady). Still, it needed some spark, and the Cowboys’ loss was the perfect fuel, per Mike Evans.

It wasn’t just a blip; it was fuel. That L is what lit the fire. “When you lose games, it shifts your focus back to what it should be, and that’s being very detailed and very physical,” Evans shared. “We came out here very angry I felt like today, and that’s what it’s gonna take.”

Angry? Maybe. Dominant? Absolutely. The Buccaneers are looking like a team that’s ready to roll through anyone in their way. Baker Mayfield may be stealing headlines with his fireworks under center, but this isn’t just the Baker show. From an offense firing on all cylinders to a defense that’s shutting doors, Tampa Bay is finally looking like a cohesive unit. And they’re peaking at just the right time.

Here’s the deal: win, and they’re in. Sunday’s home matchup against the 5-11 Saints is as straightforward as it gets. A victory clinches their fourth straight NFC South title and their fifth consecutive playoff berth. But even if things get dicey, the Bucs could still back into the division crown. All eyes will also be on Atlanta—if the Falcons lose to the Panthers, Tampa Bay takes the NFC South no matter what.

And history is on their side. The last time these teams met, Tampa hung 51 points on New Orleans in their own house, the most the Saints have allowed all season. Add in a banged-up Saints roster limping into this week 17 clash, and you’ve got a recipe for the Bucs to handle business and punch their postseason ticket. All signs point to Tampa Bay locking it down—angry and effective. As for Evans, he’d be chasing personal milestones.

Mike Evans: The underrated weapon to Tampa’s success

Mike Evans doesn’t just play football—he rewrites history books while doing it. In the Bucs’ 48-14 rout of the Panthers, Evans grabbed eight passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns, bringing him within 85 yards of his 11th straight 1,000-yard season.

That would tie him with Jerry Rice—yes, that Jerry Rice—for the most consecutive seasons at the milestone. If you’re not impressed, ask yourself this: how often do you see consistency and dominance live in the same player?

NFL analyst Mike Florio thinks Evans’ legacy deserves more love, and he’s got a point. “This guy has quietly put together a Hall of Fame career,” Florio said. Quiet? Maybe. But when you’re tied with Davante Adams for the most multi-touchdown games since 2014, it’s anything but subtle.

Toss in his 11 touchdowns this season and his knack for showing up in the red zone, and Evans is more than just a reliable target. He’s Tampa’s not-so-secret weapon. Cherry on the cake? The Bucs’ offense was electric against Carolina… And Evans was Baker Mayfield‘s perfect bolt in that action-packed point fest.

So, for those of you who think Mike Evans is far from a walk in the Canton, then think again. And we’d like to know why… Because if anything, he deserves to get inducted in the hall of fame.