Will Mike Evans Play Tonight vs. Falcons? Latest Injury Update for Thursday Night Football

Will Mike Evans play tonight? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver hasn't played since breaking his collarbone in Week 7, but he appears likely to return tonight against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video) from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Here's a look at the latest Mike Evans injury update and how it affects our NFL Week 15 predictions.

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It's been almost two months since Evans' last game for the Buccaneers, but after he was activated off injured reserve this week, he appears likely to play tonight on Thursday Night Football for the first time since Oct. 20.

Evans has been sidelined with that broken collarbone for each of Tampa Bay's last six games, and the team has won just twice without its star wideout. He's still listed as questionable to suit up tonight, but head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Wednesday that Evans showed everything he needed in practice this week to make his return - albeit in a limited capacity.

While all signs are pointing to Evans' return tonight, don't expect him to log his usual workload after nearly two months away. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver has still only practiced in a limited capacity, and he'll likely be matched up with Falcons star cornerback A.J. Terrell whenever he does step onto the field tonight.

Evans has played in just four games this season, averaging 54.3 snaps in his three full contests excluding when he went down in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Don't be surprised if he sees half those snaps tonight - fellow wideout Chris Godwin played just 25 snaps when he returned from a lengthy injury in Week 12.

Assuming Evans and Godwin both play tonight, it'll mark the first time they've shared the field since Week 7 of last season. Both Evans and Godwin were injured in that game, though they are both in line to start with rookie Emeka Egbuka assuming the WR3 role for Baker Mayfield as the Bucs look to keep their NFC South title hopes alive.

How to watch Thursday Night Football: Falcons vs. Buccaneers

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 11
• Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)
• TV: Prime Video