The Facts:
Following up on a previous item. ... HC Chan Gailey indicated that injured reserve was a possibility for Evans after he sustained a severe ankle injury Sunday against the Browns. On Tuesday that option was exercised as Evans was placed on IR. The Bills also placed TE Shawn Nelson on IR.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
For the first time in Evans career, he will miss a game this Sunday when the Bills play the Dolphins in Miami. Evans had appeared in 109 consecutive games and had a consecutive start streak of 71 games dating back to the 2006 season. With his season cut short Evans will finish with career lows in catches (37) and receiving yards (578). . ... Meanwhile, severe migraines the past three weeks have rendered Nelson unable to practice or concentrate on his work. He will regroup in the offseason in the hopes of having a far more productive 2011.
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