Marshon Lattimore Dominates Mike Evans Like No Other
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is one of the tops at his position, posting an incredible seven straight seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards since entering the league in 2014. It takes an elite talent to be able to slow him down.
On Sunday, he'll face a familiar foe in the New Orleans Saints and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. That Evans-Lattimore matchup has gone in the CB's favor so far.
The Saints have proven to be a difficult matchup for Evans, as he's only averaging 51.4 yards against them, compared to 81.7 YPG against all other teams.
Mike Evans vs Marshon Lattimore Matchup
Looking specifically at the matchup with Lattimore, Evans has been targeted 20 times while being covered by the New Orleans corner, managing just 9 receptions. There's been 1 TD and 1 INT between the players in their few meetings, showcasing this is a tightly contested battle any time they line up against each other.
The Divisional Round will feature several high-profile WR vs. CB showdowns, but it remains to been which position group will emerge victorious.
Lattimore and the Saints are 3-point home favorites against Evans and the Bucs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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