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Tom Brady and Mike Evans were the heroes Tampa Bay needed on Saturday night

Tom Brady caught the low, off-balance snap to the left, recognized the man coverage, and then took the shot.

It was all over from there.

Up 28-23 after a Washington touchdown, the Bucs faced a 2nd 8 at their own 25. With just over 4:00 to play, the Bucs were in need of a big play.

So they dialed up a shot to their best receiver. A guy named Mike Evans, who just set an NFL record with seven straight 1,000 yard seasons to start a career. A guy who was questionable to play all week after hyperextending his knee just six days ago.