Mike Evans TD puts Bucs ahead 13-0 over Commanders

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns last season, earning his first of the 2024 season.

Evans was covered well by Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste on a second-quarter throw from Baker Mayfield, but he fought his way to a 17-yard touchdown grab. The Buccaneers had a pair of field goals in the first quarter and now lead 13-0 with more than 10 minutes left in the half.

Evans has three catches for 54 yards and Mayfield is 10 of 12 for 129 yards.

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels got off to a rough start when a backward swing pass on his first snap turned into a loss of 15 yards, but he was able to put the team in scoring position on the team’s second possession. A penalty slowed the march and kicker Cade York missed a 47-yard field goal to keep the Commanders off the scoreboard.