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Super Bowl is Personal for Carlton Davis, Sean Murphy-Bunting & the Buccaneers Secondary *Insert Michael Jordan ‘And I took that personally’ meme*

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

The Numbers: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The "Tompa Bay" season culminates with a trip to Super Bowl LV. Here are the numbers that define the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

JANUARY 30, 2021

Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl

Construction of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began long before Tom Brady decided the once-downtrodden team had most of what he needed to have an opportunity to build on his legacy of c...

JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense could be decisive in Super Bowl of dynamic offenses

Suggesting that defense could decide this Super Bowl might seem like heresy

JANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Murphy-Bunting ties Bucs’ postseason picks record Maligned no more, the second-year cornerback now has three interceptions in as many playoff games.

JANUARY 25, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl

Tom Brady, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ road magic, has them heading home to the Super Bowl, the first team to play in one on their home field

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Murphy-Bunting blankets WR to pick off Aaron Rodgers Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepts a pass from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

More than 100 players will suit up for Sunday’s NFC championship game

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Way To Play: Sean Murphy-Bunting's 'wrap-up' tackle Nate Burleson breaks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Sean Murphy-Bunting's tackle in this week's

JANUARY 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Confident White sets tone for rejuvenated Buccaneers defense

No disrespect to Tom Brady, but young Tampa Bay linebacker Devin White wants the Buccaneers defense on the field with the game on the line

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confident Buccaneers defense reverts to form at right time

Tom Brady’s quest for a seventh Super Bowl ring continues, thanks to a young defense that’s regained its swagger when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed it most

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps to forefront in win Murphy-Bunting posted five tackles (all solo), including one for loss, recorded an interception and was credited with an additional defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisiona...

Impact The second-year cornerback's standout IDP line underscores the impact he had on the contest, and his interception with 4:25 remaining on a pass intended for Jared Cook essentially sealed the win for the Buccaneers. Murphy-Bunting certainly experienced his share of adversity this past regular season while allowing a 69.4 percent completion rate and five touchdown passes in primary coverage, but he's now defensed at least one pass in three straight games dating back to Week 17 and has a pick in each of Tampa Bay's first two playoff contests. He'll look to turn the hat trick while dealing with the formidable challenge of trying to slow down Aaron Rodgers and his arsenal of weapons during Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans has the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs and Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Murphy-Bunting undercuts Michael Thomas for impressive INT Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting intercepts a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • NFL.COM

Strong conclusion to second season Murphy-Bunting recorded six tackles (five solo) including one for loss, defensed a pass and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The second-year defensive back atoned to a significant degree from a disastrous Week 15 matchup against the Falcons during which Calvin Ridley repeatedly victimized him coverage. Murphy-Bunting significantly boosted his rookie-season tackle total of 44 by compiling 70 stops across 16 games in 2020, but he continued to be picked on through the air with notable success. After giving up a 64.8 percent completion rate and four touchdowns in primary coverage as a rookie, Murphy-Bunting saw the former figure climb to 69.4 percent in 2020 while also allowing five scoring tosses and a 105.3 QB rating. He'll look to tighten things up during the upcoming postseason.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in coverage during win Murphy-Bunting posted five tackles (four solo) in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The tackle total was serviceable from an IDP perspective, but Murphy-Bunting was often humbled while trying to keep up with Calvin Ridley, who recorded multiple catches against him. That included the fifth touchdown pass the 2019 second-round pick has given up this season, exceeding his rookie total in that category by one. That's not the only metric that's risen unfavorably for Murphy-Bunting in 2020, as he's also seen his completion percentage allowed in primary coverage bump up from 2019's 64.8 percent to 73.5 percent. The Central Michigan product does now have a solid 62 tackles (46 solo), although many are the result of the high catch rate he's facilitated.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

10 tackles Monday Murphy-Bunting recorded 10 tackles (five solo) across 58 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Murphy-Bunting was the leading tackler for the Buccaneers on Monday, bringing his season total to 47 (33 solo). It was the second-year corner's highest single-game tackle count of his career. He'll look to keep up the high level of play Sunday against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury designation Murphy-Bunting (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Carolina, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The 23-year-old was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, but he was able to progress to full participation Friday to avoid the questionable tag. Murphy-Bunting should continue to play a significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Operates as limited participant Murphy-Bunting (groin) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Murphy-Bunting dealt with a groin injury through the first few weeks of the season, but he never missed a game and hasn't been on the injury report since Week 4. It's unclear how serious his current injury is, but the second-year cornerback played just 36 percent of the team's defensive snaps in this past Sunday's loss to the Saints. It's possible that he was hampered by this groin injury during the primetime matchup, although it's equally as possible that he was held out because of the blowout nature of the game. Murphy-Bunting's status should become more clear over the next two days of practice.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rollercoaster night in Week 8 win Murphy-Bunting supplied six tackles (three solo) and recorded an interception in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday night.

Impact The second-year cornerback's early fourth-quarter interception was key, as it came at the Buccaneers' 34-yard line with New York trying to expand a 17-15 lead. However, Murphy-Bunting was briefly at the other end of the spectrum later in the period, as he allowed Golden Tate to get behind him with 28 seconds remaining and make a leaping 19-yard touchdown grab that brought the Giants within two. Although Tampa Bay would ultimately escape with the win, the momentary lapse threatened to make Murphy-Bunting's gaffe a critical one. The 23-year-old now has two picks on the campaign, while his six tackles served as his second-highest tally of the season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs interceptions provide the spark for a turnaround It was plays by Carlton Davis and Sean Murphy-Bunting that proved to be the difference vs. Giants.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Brady reclaims record with 2 TD throws as Bucs beat Giants

Tom Brady threw touchdowns passes to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans, lifting Tampa Bay to a 25-23 victory over the New York Giants, and giving the Buccaneers quarterback the career...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up tackles in loss Murphy-Bunting posted seven tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Impact The second-year cornerback tied Carlton Davis for the team lead in tackles on his way to a season-high figure in that category. Murphy-Bunting has yet to record an interception after notching three during his rookie 2019 campaign, as he's struggled early on in coverage by allowing an 80.0 percent completion rate and a pair of touchdowns on the 10 passes in which he's been the primary defender.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blown leads, QB questions have Chargers' Lynn on defensive

Anthony Lynn already has enough on his plate with the Los Angeles Chargers continuing to pile up injuries

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off Week 4 injury report Murphy-Bunting (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers after practicing in full Friday.

Impact Murphy-Bunting went for an MRI after picking up the injury in last week's win over the Broncos, but the results were encouraging, so he's set to suit up against Los Angeles come Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE