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Buccaneers Fantasy Recap: Defense

By David Harrison

Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Tampa Bay, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) reacts during mini camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 13 vs Atlanta Falcons

Fantasy Stats:

Rushing Allowed: 64 yards, 0 TD

Passing Allowed: 269 yards, 2 TD

Total: 333 yards, 2 TD

Points Allowed: 19

Sacks: 3

Forced Turnovers: 1 INT

Total Fantasy Score:  5 points

Top Individual Score:  Kwon Alexander – 23 points (10 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Forced Fumble)

The Falcons have got to be Kwon Alexander’s favorite team to play against after the two debut games he had against them in 2015.

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In both games against their division rival Alexander topped 20 fantasy points for his owners lucky enough to have picked him up earlier in the year.

For the Buccaneers, it was their second win against Atlanta and restored their playoff hopes once again.

Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman had terrorized opponents all season long but the Bucs staunch run defense was able to keep them out of the endzone and under 100 yards combined.

The stifling of the Falcons’ running game put the fate of their team squarely on the shoulders of Matt Ryan whom Tampa was able to contain enough to walk away with a 23-19 win.

The defense only scored five fantasy points in the win further pushing them down the list of desired units, and heading into the fantasy playoffs they probably wouldn’t be coming out of the cellar anytime soon.

Finished Right Below: Detroit Lions Defense

Finished Right Above: New York Jets Defense

Next: Week 14

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