Buccaneers Passing Duo Given Top 5 Ranking

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Jun 9, 2025 - 19:01

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Buccaneers Passing Duo Given Top 5 Ranking originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Having a good quarterback and wide receiver duo is essential for teams wishing to be Super Bowl contenders in the modern era.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they have one of the best. With Baker Mayfield coming off a career year in 2024 and a collection of talented receivers, the sky is the limit for the organization's offense. Helping Mayfield along the way is Pro Bowl receiver Mike Evans.

The Super Bowl champion is on pace to make the Hall of Fame once his career ends. Despite his age, the 31-year-old Evans is still able to make up part of Tampa Bay's elite passing duo.

Pro Football Focus ranked its top QB/WR duos in the NFL in a recent article, and writer Trevor Sikkema had plenty to say after ranking Mayfield and Evans fifth in the league.

"Mayfield and Evans both ranked near the top 10 of their respective position rankings heading into the season, with Evans at No. 9 and Mayfield coming at No. 13," Sikkema wrote. "Since Mayfield arrived in Tampa Bay in 2023, his 22 big-time throws when targeting Evans are tied for the second most among duos in these rankings, behind only Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill.

"Mayfield-to-Evans has also produced 2,259 yards over the past two years, which ranks third on this list."

The longer Evans and Mayfield play together, the better they look. Going into their third season, they are set to be on an All-Pro trajectory if both can stay healthy.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.