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Best and Worst Graded Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Players vs. New York Giants
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) runs out of the tunnel before the game Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers require a strong finish to their season if they have any hopes of reaching the playoffs and they got off to a hot start following their bye week, taking down the New York Giants 30-7.

The Bucs' offense did what it was supposed to, and the defense did enough not to allow the Giants' offense to find any consistency. Tampa Bay's defense wasn't dominating by any means, as they only forced a single turnover on the day and came away with just four sacks, but they did make life difficult for Tommy DeVito and company.

The defense didn't allow over 250 total yards to the Giants on the day and limited their playmakers, Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr., in check. The defense made no massive mistakes and made things hard for the Giants on third and fourth down as they went 5/11 and 0/2 respectively on those downs.

Here is how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive players graded out in their 3-7 victory over the New York Giants.

Highest Graded:

1. LB Lavonte David

PFF Grade: 91.9

2. OLB Yaya Diaby

PFF Grade: 85.3

3. DT Vita Vea

PFF Grade: 84.4

4. FS Mike Edwards

PFF Grade: 82.6

5. DE Anthony Nelson

PFF Grade: 82.0

Lowest Graded:

1. DE C.J. Brewer

PFF Grade: 50.2

2. DT Greg Gaines

PFF Grade: 53.3

3. OLB Chris Braswell

PFF Grade: 55.9

4. LB K.J. Britt

PFF Grade: 56.3

5. SS Jordan Whitehead

PFF Grade: 57.4

This article first appeared on Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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