They were also part of NFL history, with star wide receiver Mike Evans clearing 1,000 receiving yards on the season, extending his record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career, and joining Hall of Famer Jerry Rice as the only players to ever achieve that feat in 11 straight years.

Los Angeles Lakers forward and known NFL fan LeBron James took to social media on Monday to congratulate Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans on making NFL history. "Super congrats my brother!" James wrote on X (formerly Twitter), alongside six flame emojis. "Too TOUGH!!"

Mike Evans hopes one of his idols, Randy Moss, was watching. Tampa Bay's career receiving leader went over 1,000 yards for the 11th consecutive season Sunday, tying Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's NFL record and remaining on track to meet a challenge Moss,

Instead of kneeling, the Bucs throw to Mike Evans to get him over 1,000 yards, giving him a $3 million bonus and his 11th straight 1,000-yard season, tying Jerry Rice's record. The whole team celebrating for him is awesome. https://t.co/vqIITAfS1K

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans' pursuit of an NFL receiving record ended in dramatic fashion in the regular season finale.

Instead of taking a knee to complete a victory Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made sure Mike Evans matched Jerry Rice's NFL record of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Evans

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden showed his appreciation for wide receiver Mike Evans after he reached his 11th-straight 1,000-yard receiving season.