Bucs top Jets 29-27 on Mayfield drive as Evans injures hamstring

TAMPA, Fla. Baker Mayfield engineered a 48-yard, seven-play drive in the final 141 seconds and kicker Chase McLaughlin split the uprights as time expired, lifting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 29-27 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The win kept Tampa Bay unbeaten at 3-0 but came with a costly injury to veteran receiver Mike Evans, who left late in the fourth quarter with a hamstring issue.

The game was a roller coaster. Tampa Bay led 23-6 late in the third quarter before the Jets rallied. New York’s Will McDonald blocked a Buccaneers field-goal attempt and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown with 1:49 remaining to put the Jets ahead 27-26. Mayfield answered, connecting on two key completions to set up McLaughlin’s 36-yard game-winner as the Bucs completed their third straight win decided in the final minute.

Evans appeared to pull up on a route and limped off with 6:25 left in the fourth quarter. Head coach Todd Bowles said after the game Evans would undergo an MRI and described the injury initially as low grade. Subsequent reports described the MRI findings as mild to moderate, and at least one outlet said Evans is expected to miss multiple...