Mike Evans Joins NFL’s Elite with 100th Career Touchdown in Win Over Falcons
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans recorded his 100th career touchdown, joining NFL legends Frank Gore and Franco Harris on the all-time touchdown list.
BollywoodFever: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans etched his name in NFL history on Thursday night, recording his 100th career touchdown during a primetime matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Evans’ milestone places him in elite company, tying him for 23rd on the NFL’s all-time touchdown list with legends like Frank Gore, Franco Harris, and Curtis Martin.
With this achievement, Evans is now the career touchdown leader among active players, surpassing Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, who sits at 99 touchdowns. The veteran wideout reached this milestone with two first-half touchdown catches, contributing to Tampa Bay’s lead in the thrilling game.
In a heartwarming moment, after his second score, Evans gifted the historic football to a fan wearing his Buccaneers jersey in the stands. The fan’s excitement was captured on social media, with the NFL tweeting, “After scoring his 100th career TD, Mike Evans made sure a big @Buccaneers fan got a piece of history.”
Fans across social media praised Evans for his generosity, calling him a “class act” for making the fan’s day unforgettable. Though he gave the touchdown ball to a fan, Evans’ 100 touchdowns consist of 99 receiving scores and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. Whether he keeps the next one for himself remains to be seen, but the historic moment will forever be part of his legacy.
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