For the second straight week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without star receiver Mike Evans due to a hamstring injury. He has been ruled out on the team’s injury report.

This is in line with reports immediately after Evans was injured, as he is not expected to return until after the team’s bye week.

This puts the Bucs in a difficult situation in Week 9, as they will need to lean on Sterling Shephard, Trey Palmer and rookie Jalen McMillan as their top options at receiver. Chris Godwin (dislocated ankle) is likely done for the rest of the season, so Baker Mayfield will have his work cut out for him Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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One of my favorite Monday night bets is on rookie catcher Jalen MacMillan, as he should be in line for a big role now that Evans and Godwin are out.

While MacMillan made just four receptions in Week 8 – the first game without both receivers – he was targeted seven times. In fact, he’s been targeted 15 times in the last two weeks, turning those targets into seven sacks.

I think he’s a solid bet to make 3.5 catches for the second week in a row, especially since the Bucs will likely play from behind in this game.

Last week, Baker Mayfield attempted a season-high 50 passes. If that continues, MacMillan should have plenty of opportunities to rack up sacks in Week 9.

Odds are updated periodically and are subject to change.

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