Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers OLB Yaya Diaby vs Cleveland

Yaya Diaby enters Week Two looking to make a bigger impact against Cleveland. The Buccaneers need more disruption from their edge rushers after opening the season with a loss.

Diaby enters his fourth NFL season after recording 19 sacks during his first three years. He also produced 66 quarterback pressures during the 2025 season.

Predicted Stat Line for Yaya Diaby vs Cleveland

– Total Tackles: 4-6
– Sacks: 1
– Tackles for Loss: 1-2
– Quarterback Hits: 2-3
– Forced Fumbles: 0-1

Key Factors Influencing

Diaby’s pressure production has been one of his biggest strengths. His 66 pressures ranked tied for eighth in the NFL last season.

The next step is turning more of those pressures into sacks. Diaby led Tampa Bay with seven sacks last season.

Cleveland presents another opportunity for Diaby to consistently attack the quarterback. The Buccaneers will need their edge defenders creating pressure throughout the afternoon.

Diaby also brings value against the run. His ability to set the edge can help Tampa Bay limit Cleveland’s rushing attack.

Final Stat Predictions

– Total Tackles: 5
– Sacks: 1
– Tackles for Loss: 1
– Quarterback Hits: 3
– Forced Fumbles: 0

I expect Diaby to be one of Tampa Bay’s more disruptive defenders against Cleveland. His pressure ability should give him several opportunities to affect the quarterback.

The sack is a reasonable projection after his strong pressure production last season. If Diaby can finish those opportunities, he could have a noticeable Week Two performance.

Prediction: Five tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.