Bucs’ Defensive Grades Following Dominant Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers turned in an impressive defensive performance in their 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, showcasing a unit that held the Eagles to just 227 total yards and kept them scoreless on their first three drives. Tampa Bay’s fast start set the tone for the game and allowed the Bucs to control the pace throughout.

On the defensive side, Tampa Bay’s relentless pressure kept the Eagles from finding any rhythm. The Buccaneers recorded six sacks, forced two fumbles, and limited Philadelphia to just 16 first downs. The Eagles managed only 114 passing yards and 113 rushing yards as Tampa's defense continually disrupted their game plan.

Here are the top three defensive performers from the win:

Linebacker Lavonte David : David posted an overall defensive grade of 90.4, with a run defense grade of 70.3, a tackling grade of 81.2, and a pressure grade of 89.7. He recorded five pressures, two sacks, three quarterback hurries, and five tackles on 57 snaps.

Cornerback Jamel Dean : Dean earned an overall defensive grade of 86.1, with a run defense grade of 66.4 and a coverage grade of 87.1. He had three tackles on 57 snaps played.

Defensive Tackle William Gholston : Gholston logged an overall defensive grade of 85.6, a run defense grade of 72.2, and a pressure grade of 75.1. He recorded one pressure, one quarterback hurry, and one tackle on 14 snaps.

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With this win, Tampa Bay improved to 3-1 and now looks ahead to an important NFC South showdown against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins, enter the game at 2-2. Despite Cousins’ slow start following an Achilles injury, Atlanta averages 309.3 total yards and 18.8 points per game, setting up a crucial divisional matchup.