The Tampa Bay Buccaneers start the weekend of Week 11 of the NFL season with their bye week. The team has had plenty of ups and downs, but recently there have been more disappointments than at the start of the season.
Despite the team's four-game losing streak, we wanted to highlight some of the best PFF stats on defense.
The defense was a liability, but there were some bright spots on defense. To find these, we wanted to highlight these players because although the group was a problem, some players played well.
Here are the Bucs' top ten PFF grades 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 Baltimore Ravens game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Yaya Diaby, linebacker: 74.4
September 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 attribution: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Jamel Dean, cornerback: 73.5
November 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is chased by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) during 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 attribution: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Vita Vea, Defensive Lineman: 72.3
January 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 under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Keenan Isaac (16) in the first half of a preseason NFL game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in East Rutherford.
Markees Watt, Edge Rusher: 70.2
November 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' helmets against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
SirVocea Dennis, linebacker: 67.3
November 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker SirVocea Dennis (8) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Hayes, cornerback: 65.3
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
William Gholston, defensive lineman: 65.2
November 10, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is pressured by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
