Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans apologized for hitting Marshon Lattimore after the whistle Sunday and called it "unprofessional," according to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.

The New Orleans Saints cornerback was exchanging words with Jameis Winston near the sideline when Evans drilled him from behind. Evans wasn't ejected on the play and said afterwards he is hoping to avoid a suspension, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Saints head coach Sean Payton wasn't too pleased that Evans stayed in the contest.

Sean Payton on Evans hit: “If that’s not an ejection, I️ don’t know what would be an ejection” — Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) November 5, 2017

Evans couldn't help his team get back in the game, though, as the Bucs fell to the Saints 30-10.