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Three most dangerous Buccaneers the Pittsburgh Steelers will play in Week 3

By Chris Halicke

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes up during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes up during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 09: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches the ball for a touchdown as Marshon Lattimore #23 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 09: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches the ball for a touchdown as Marshon Lattimore #23 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Mike Evans

Mike Evans is a very talented receiver. He’s blessed with great size, speed, hands, and loads of athleticism. He can run all types of routes. He can beat you underneath or over the top. He’s a headache for any opposing defense.

He’s gotten off to a great start this season, being Fitzpatrick’s number one target. He’s hauled in 17 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He looks explosive as ever.

The Steelers secondary got worked pretty much all game by the Chiefs and they don’t have a receiver as talented as Mike Evans. Tyreek Hill is a difficult matchup because of his unique skill set, but Mike Evans requires constant double coverage, including a corner that can man up on him all game.

If Joe Haden can’t return from his hamstring injury, or does play on a less-than-healthy hamstring, this could get ugly. Artie Burns would more than likely get the responsibility of covering him, and that is a huge mismatch.

Unless the Steelers can work out their communication issues defensively, Evans could be in for a massive game in prime time.

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