The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into the weekend of Week 11 of the NFL season on their Bye Week. The team has had tons of up and down performances but as of late it has been more letdowns than early on in the season.
Despite the team’s four-game losing streak, we wanted to highlight some of the best PFF grades on defense.
The defense has been a liability, but there have been some bright spots on defense. To find those, we wanted to highlight those players because even while the group has been an issue some players have played well.
Here are the top ten PFF grades from the Bucs this season.
Zyon McCollum, Cornerback: 79.8
Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) runs out of the tunnel before the game Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Yaya Diaby, Linebacker: 74.4
Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) runs out of the tunnel as he is introduced before the game against the Denver Broncos at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Jamel Dean, Cornerback: 73.5
Nov 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is tailed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Tykee Smith, Cornerback: 72.7
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (3) and safety Tykee Smith (23) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Vita Vea, Defensive Lineman: 72.3
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) reacts after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Keenan Isaac, Cornerback: 70.6
New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (6) runs with the ball with pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Keenan Isaac (16) in the first half of a preseason NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in East…
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