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Evans in concussion protocol; Koetter says Winston is OK

Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Mike Evans comes down after hauling in a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston in front of cornerback Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter of an NFL game on November 3, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

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Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is in concussion protocol, Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter told reporters after Thursday night’s loss to the Falcons.

Evans left in the fourth quarter after taking a big hit from Falcons safety Keanu Neal.

Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston also left the game in the fourth quarter with what the team called a knee injury. Winston landed awkwardly after taking a hit on an unsuccessful two-point run and didn’t return to the game, but he remained on the sideline and Koetter said he believes Winston will be fine.

Mike Glennon came in to finish the game and was 10-of-11 passing.

Winston was 23-of-37 for 261 yards. Evans caught a career-high 11 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns, giving him eight touchdowns on the season.