DECEMBER 4, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM
LAVONTE DAVID #54 - LINEBACKER - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
72 TCKL •
1 INT •
3 SCK
72 TCKL
1 INT
3 SCK
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Racks up tackles in loss David totaled eight tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Impact The veteran linebacker put together another productive performance, tying Antoine Winfield for second on the team in tackles behind Devin White. David now has six or more stops in four straight games and has only dipped below the mark three times all season, giving him a coveted level of IDP consistency that should continue to serve fantasy managers well for what remains of the campaign.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nine tackles Monday David recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed across 72 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Rams.
Impact The Buccaneers' leading tackler on the season continues his outstanding 2020 campaign, as he now has 82 tackles (61 solo) on the year. He also has five passes defensed, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble while playing in 100 percent of the defensive snaps so far this season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Co-leads team in tackles David recorded six tackles (five solo), including one solo, in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran linebacker shared the team lead in stops with Devin White while posting a tally of at least six tackles for the seventh time this season. David played a season-low 48 snaps in the contest, but that represented 100 percent of the Buccaneers' defensive plays on a day when they consistently frustrated the Panthers offense. David's prominent role in coordinator Todd Bowles' defense should render him a strong IDP play once again during a Week 11 Monday night battle versus the run-centric Rams.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice David (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact David hyperextended his knee in Sunday's loss to the Saints but his limited participation on the first day of practice this week is a welcoming sign. The veteran linebacker has only missed seven games through his nine seasons in the NFL and has played in 100 percent of the defensive snaps for Tampa Bay this year.
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Injures knee Sunday Coach Bruce Arians said that David hyperextended his knee during Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Saints but should be "fine," Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Arians' optimism about David's injury is backed up by the veteran linebacker playing every snap in Sunday's divisional tilt. He may log some limited sessions during the upcoming practice week, but the 30-year-old isn't expected to miss games at this time. David has racked up 67 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four pass breakups and an interception through nine games.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs linebackers Lavonte David, Devin White dare teams to run If the Bucs beat the Saints on Sunday, they will have to slow Saints running back Alvin Kamara. They’ve already done it once this season.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Solid performance in victory David racked up eight tackles (seven solo), including a half tackle for loss, in Sunday's 45-20 win over the Raiders.
Impact David finished second on his squad in tackles only behind Devin White. This marks the second straight week that David has recorded eight tackles. Through seven contests, he's collected 55 tackles (41 solo), 1.5 sacks and an interception.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 7 David (knee) will play in Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Impact David upgraded to full participation after two limited sessions this week, and he'll avoid missing his first game since 2018. The 30-year-old linebacker has been a fantastic IDP contributor this season, averaging 7.8 tackles per game and adding 1.5 sacks and three pass breakups through six contests.
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up injury David (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact David managed the knee issue all of last week before racking up eight tackles (six solo) and 1.5 sacks in last week's win over Green Bay, so this news shouldn't worry Buccaneers fans too much. It's not quite time to panic on his status for Week 7, but if he were to miss any game action due to injury, Chapelle Russell and Kevin Minter would be in line for an uptick in snaps.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Another standout effort David registered eight tackles (six solo), including 2.5 for loss, and 1.5 total sacks in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact David's robust line serves as a testament to how much of a disruptive force he was on a banner afternoon for the Buccaneers. The veteran linebacker checked in second only to Devin White in tackles and tied Jason Pierre-Paul for the team lead in sacks as well. Through six contests, David has eight or more stops in three games, while his quarterback takedowns Sunday qualified as his first of the campaign.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No injury designation for Week 6 David (knee) upgraded to full practice participation Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers, Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio reports.
Impact David was able to practice in full after a pair of limited sessions, clearing up any questions about the standout linebacker's status for Sunday's game. He's still going strong in his ninth NFL season, with 39 tackles and an interception through five games.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Managing knee injury David (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact Wednesday marked the first time this season that David has popped up on the injury report, so the team could be electing to give the veteran some rest. David has been quite productive this season, recording 39 tackles (28 solo), a forced fumble and a pick through five games. It's not quite time to panic on his status for Week 6, but if he were to miss any game action due to injury, Chapelle Russell and Kevin Minter would be in line for an uptick in snaps.
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 6, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Puts up 11 tackles in win David compiled 11 tackles (10 solo), including one for loss, and defensed one pass in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran linebacker stepped up with his second 11-tackle tally over the first four games of the campaign, pacing the Buccaneers in that category in the process. David has only been under nine tackles in one contest thus far in 2020, and he partly atoned for the drop to four stops in that Week 3 game by recording his first interception of the season. Through four games, David's 35 total tackles are second only to Devin White on the team, while his 26 solo stops currently set the pace for Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs defense getting national notoriety Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. received recognition for strong Septembers.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Bucs defensive players collect awards for performance in September Safety Antoine Winfield is the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month and linebacker Lavonte David is NFC Defensive Player of the Month.
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Records first interception of '20 David recorded four tackles (two solo), an interception and defensed an additional pass in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Impact The veteran linebacker saw his tackle count uncharacteristically drop, but he helped make up for it from a fantasy perspective with his first interception of the season. David now has at least one pick in six of his nine pro campaigns, including two straight. The reduction in tackles Sunday can also largely be explained by how quickly the Buccaneers were able to make the Broncos' ground game obsolete, with Denver only affording the running back duo of Melvin Gordon and Royce Freeman 10 carries overall.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
