Six tackles in SB LV win Murphy-Bunting recorded six tackles (three solo) and was credited with a defended pass during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday. Impact The second-year cornerback finished second on the night in tackles for the Buccaneers, capping off a strong postseason run. Murphy-Bunting recorded an interception in each of Tampa Bay's first three playoff games, and he posted no fewer than five tackles in each of the last three contests of the title run. That strong stretch followed a regular season during which Murphy-Bunting registered 70 tackles (53 solo), an interception, two additional passes defended, one fumble and one fumble recovery. While those numbers made him a solid IDP option for a corner, he struggled at times in coverage while allowing an elevated 69.4 percent completion rate and five touchdowns in primary coverage. Murphy-Bunting was also charged with drops on two would-be INTs that would have allowed him to match his rookie tally of three picks. The Central Michigan product was extremely durable, logging 882 snaps on defense and another 108 on special teams while playing all 16 games for the second time in as many pro seasons.
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
