Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson, Josh McCown's Post-Week 12 Fantasy Reaction

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have leaned heavily on rookie wide receiver Mike Evans over the last several weeks, and that continued Sunday in the team's Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

While consistency and efficiency are two major issues the offensive unit has faced this season, since Josh McCown has taken over as the team’s starting quarterback once again, the offensive unit has looked stronger than ever.     

Player	Completions/Attempts	Yards	Average	TDs	INTs	Rating
Josh McCown	25/48	341	7.1	1	2	87.0

For fantasy owners, the Tampa Bay offensive unit has become an interesting option for starters in the final weeks of the regular season. McCown has been picking up solid yardage and throwing touchdowns. This was his third straight game of at least 280 yards and one score passing. But he should only be used as a starting quarterback in deeper fantasy leagues leagues or if injuries cost owners their usual starter.

One player who has been the picture of consistency is Evans. As the Buccaneers’ official Twitter shared, Evans' recent touchdown streak puts him in elite company:

Evans should be started every week in all fantasy leagues. He is currently a WR2 for all formats, but with his recent run of touchdowns and the team’s willingness to game-plan in order to keep him involved, he is what owners are looking for at this point of the season.

Player	Receptions	Targets	Yards	Average	TDs
Vincent Jackson	5	9	117	23.4	0
Mike Evans	3	11	47	15.7	1

As great has Evans has been, wide receiver counterpart Vincent Jackson has seen his numbers take a dip overall. McCown and the offensive game plan is still targeting Jackson, and that was on full display Sunday. VJax finally went over the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 5. However, he hasn't reached paydirt since Week 4.

Owners should hold on to Jackson, but his inability to find the end zone and amass consistent numbers should result in being benched in standard-scoring leagues in favor of a player with better consistency.

*Stats via NFL.com.