The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense, led by Baker Mayfield, one could argue, on paper, is one of the most explosive units in football.
With Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Bucky Irving, Cade Otton, Rachaad White, and Sean Tucker, the list is long of weapons Baker has at his disposal.
After averaging 29.4 points per game last season, with Mayfield having a career year (4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns) and Evans again surpassing 1,000 receiving yards, the Buccaneers are full to the brim with talent.
And for Pro Football Focus, when ranking the top offensive duos in football, a nod to their talent and chemistry places Mayfield and Evans at No. 5.
"Mayfield and Evans both ranked near the top 10 of their respective position rankings heading into the season, with Evans at No. 9 and Mayfield coming at No. 13," Pro Football Focus writes. "Since Mayfield arrived in Tampa Bay in 2023, his 22 big-time throws when targeting Evans are tied for the second most among duos in these rankings, behind only Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill (28). Mayfield-to-Evans has also produced 2,259 yards over the past two years, which ranks third on this list."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is congratulated by quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is congratulated by quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears.
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With the Buccaneers again expected to remain division champions and make a deep playoff run, for both to happen, Mayfield and Evans will have to have a huge impact on the franchise doing so.
Having been a beacon of high-level production for over a decade, Evans doesn't appear to be hampered by Father Time (yet), and Mayfield's career resurgence since arriving in Tampa Bay has been fascinating to watch.
Many expect the Buccaneers to be a good football team in 2025, and Mayfield and Evans are big reasons why.
Two high-caliber Pro Bowl players who, when their team needs them to deliver, more often than not, do.
And if the 2025 season goes the way Buccaneers fans hope, come next season, they might be a little higher on PFF's list.