Mike Evans

Week 4 vs. Carolina

Mike Evans finally showed up last week as he finished with seven receptions for 101 yards. It was the first time he produced a solid stat line all season after missing Week 1 and doing nothing in Week 2.

Evans is a special talent and will continue to be a threat for big numbers. This week, however, he may struggle against a tough Panthers secondary. Last year against Carolina, Evans put up his two lowest yardage totals. Evans' potential gives him value, but he should be viewed as a low-end WR2 this week.

Week 2 vs. New Orleans
Mike Evans should be back in the lineup this week, and he'll get a strong matchup to show off his skills. His presence was missed in Week 1 as the other receivers for Tampa Bay struggled to do anything. His injury still makes us cautious, but Evans should be viewed as a low-end WR2 against the Saints.

Fantasy Upside
Mike Evans broke out as a rookie last season, finishing with 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns. He did so despite having poor quarterback play in Josh McCown and Mike Glennon. This year he has No. 1 draft pick Jameis Winston throwing him the ball, he has a full year of experience under his belt and he has a new offensive coordinator in Dirk Koetter. There's a lot to like about Evans as he heads into his second year.

Fantasy Downside
Is Evans headed toward a sophomore slump? We've seen it before where a wideout has a lot of success in his first season and then fails to live up to expectations the next year. There has been a lot of change in Tampa over the last year, so it's possible Evans doesn't adapt well.

Bottom Line
While there has been a lot of change, a lot of it is for the better. Koetter's system should favor Evans, and a new quarterback should give him a higher rate of catching passes thrown his direction. Evans showed a lot of promise last season, and there is still room for him to improve. He should be viewed as a WR1.