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The Bucs had few good grades or performances in Week 10. The team lost to the 49ers in a game that proved to be as close as the game against the Chiefs the previous week. Whenever you put on a unique performance like you did on Sunday, it makes the PFF grades interesting.
Here are the best and worst PFF grades for the Bucs' loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Best offensive grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) talks with offensive coordinator Liam Coen during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
OT Tristan Wirfs 75.4
RB Bucky Irving 74.7
RB Rachaad White 68.4
OT Justin Skule 65.5
TE Payne Durham 65.4
Worst offensive grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) is helped off the field by staff during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
WR Rakim Jarrett 48.8
WR Sterling Shepard 49.4
G Ben Bredeson 53.5
WR Trey Palmer 54.9
WR Marquez Callaway 55.3
Rushing notes
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
RB Bucky Irving 73.4
RB Rachaad White 64.4
Best barrel blocking levels
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
WR Ryan Miller 83.9
TE Payne Durham 74
OT Tristan Wirfs 68
OT Justin Skule 65.2
WR Trey Palmer 60.4
Worst run blocking stats
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) lines up under center Graham Barton (62) against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
G Ben Bredeson 42.3
OT Luke Goedeke 52.3
TE Cade Otton 55.1
C Graham Barton 57.1
WR Rakim Jarrett 58.4
Best pass blocking grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
G Ben Bredeson 89.3
OT Tristan Wirfs 86.2
TE Payne Durham 76.4
OT Luke Goedeke 73.8
RB Bucky Irving 73.4
Worst pass blocking grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) avoids a tackle against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
RB Rachaad White 54
OT Justin Skule 61.7
C Graham Barton 66.2
Best defensive grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) celebrates after tackling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
LB Yaya Diaby 73.9
SAF Jordan Whitehead 72.8
LB KJ Britt 71.2
DL Calijah Kancey 70.4
CB Christian Izien 70.3
Worst defense grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) stiff-arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Josh Hayes (32) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
CB Zyon McCollum 9/30
SAF Antoine Winfield Jr. 45.8
DL Greg Gaines 49.1
LB JJ Russell 51.9
DL Anthony Nelson 54.1
Best run defense grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) hits the bell against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
CB Josh Hayes 89.1
LB Lavonte David 78.9
SAF Jordan Whitehead 73.5
LB Yaya Diaby 72
LB KJ Britt 68.3
Worst defensive grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) scores a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
DL Vita Vea 44.6
Edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka 51.9
DL William Gholston 54
DL Greg Gaines 55.8
DL Logan Hall 59.3
Best pass rush grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is pressured by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
DL William Gholston 73.1
DL Vita Vea 71.1
SAF Antoine Winfield Jr. 69.1
DL Calijah Kancey 67.1
LB Yaya Diaby 65.4
Worst pass rush grades
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) and linebacker Lavonte David (54) in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
LB Lavonte David 47
DL Anthony Nelson 54.2
SAF Jordan Whitehead 54.2
SAF Jordan Whitehead 55.1
CB Christian Izien 56.9
Best coverage levels
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
CB Christian Izien 70.5
LB KJ Britt 68.2
SAF Jordan Whitehead 68.1
DL Calijah Kancey 66.3
Edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka 65.1
Worst coverage ratios
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) stiff-arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Josh Hayes (32) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
CB Zyon McCollum 5/29
SAF Antoine Winfield Jr 45
LB Lavonte David 45.2
LB JJ Russell 50.2
CB Tyrek Funderburk 55.6
