A new report sheds light on the Week 15 status of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, including what his expected workload will be on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

Mike Evans returned to the lineup in Week 15 as the Buccaneers took on the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Evans has been out since October when he broke his collarbone on Monday Night Football against the Lions in Week 7.

Evans' absence has coincided with a downturn in Baker Mayfield's performances. Through Week 7, the Bucs quarterback was averaging 252.4 yards per game with a 99.8 passer rating. From Week 8 on, he has averaged just 159.2 yards per game with a 77.5 QB rating.

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Mike Evans ahead of the Buccaneers’ Week 15 matchup vs. the Falcons.

Mike Evans is officially back. After the Buccaneers activated their legendary receiver on Wednesday, Evans is active for Thursday night’s game against the Falcons. Evans has been sidelined since suffering a fractured collarbone in October. He’s caught 14 passes for 140 yards with a touchdown so far this season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield launches a 33-yard ball to wide receiver Mike Evans. Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Pearce sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield for a loss of 8 yards.

Johnny Manziel couldn't hide his excitement at seeing Mike Evans back in action, making surreal plays as the Buccaneers took on the Falcons.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't say wide receiver Mike Evans will definitely be playing against the Falcons on Thursday night, but it sounds like there's a good chance that the veteran will be back in the lineup.