The [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers) got a key piece of their offense back in Week 7, as wide receiver Mike Evans was finally cleared to return to the field.
Evans missed the previous three games due to a hamstring injury, an issue he is all too familiar with. However, Evans returned to practice this week and turned in a full session before suiting up on Monday night against the [Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/detroit-lions).
Unfortunately, we haven't heard much from Evans early on in the Monday night game. Here's a closer look at what's happening in Detroit.
Is Mike Evans playing tonight?
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**UPDATE:** Evans was targeted on the Bucs' third drive and nearly made an incredible catch but couldn't reel it in. He did draw a pass interference, but that won't get us any fantasy points.
Yes, Evans is active and has even gotten a target through two drives, he just couldn't connect with Baker Mayfield on the pass.
The Bucs' offense is not playing well early on, so nobody has really had a chance to make plays so far. We wouldn't expect that to last, though.
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