TAMPA, Fla. — The image of Mike Evans down on the turf, knocked out and motionless was jarring for teammates, coaches and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

His impressive streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons is going to end because of the broken clavicle he sustained Monday night in a loss at Detroit.

Evans also got a concussion on the same play, trying to make a leaping grab like the ones he’s made throughout a remarkable career.

Rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka knelt over Evans in prayer. Others did the same on the field, on their couches at home, wherever they were watching the game.

Once the severity of Evans’ injury became known, it was clear he would not extend his unprecedented streak. No other player has started their career with 11 consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards

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