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Before Bucs embark on playoff run, Mike Evans has some history to make

TAMPA, Fla. -- Wanting an explosive start Saturday at the Detroit Lions -- something that has eluded the Bucs since the early part of the season -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looked deep down the left sideline and fired a 33-yard pass to a wide-open Mike Evans.

The Bucs’ Pro Bowl receiver took advantage of cornerback Darryl Roberts losing his footing to make the catch, setting up a 33-yard touchdown pass two plays later to Rob Gronkowski. But on the next possession, Evans would need no help, with No.