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.

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

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,

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

Needing five receptions and 85 yards to both reach a $3 million incentive bonus and tie Jerry Rice for an 11th straight 1,000-yard season, Evans reached the mark on the Bucs’ final play of the regular season. It initially looked like Evans was going to fall short as the Bucs could have kneeled out the clock in a one-possession game.

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.