Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches the ball in the end zone but was called incomplete since he stepped out of bounds first against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-14. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The Bucs offense was anemic in its first game of the Lovie Smith era, but the rookie wide receiver managed to nab five receptions for 37 yards after being targeted nine times.
Evans lined up in the slot and nearly secured a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but that was negated by replay.
