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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 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston (92) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 15 @ St. Louis Rams

Fantasy Stats:

Rushing Allowed: 98 yards, 2 TD

Passing Allowed: 234 yards, 2 TD

Total: 332 yards, 4 TD

Points Allowed: 31

Sacks: 2

Forced Turnovers: none

Total Fantasy Score:  2 points

Top Individual Score:  William Gholston – 18 points (11 Tackles)

Making their lone appearance on Thursday Night Football the Buccaneers needed the win to keep their chances at a winning record alive even as their playoff hopes were dwindling.

Fantasy owners were in their semi-final matchups and going against the Rams with their soon to be Rookie of the Year running back Todd Gurley, it’s unlikely anyone gave the Bucs defense a go in Week 15.

While Gurley was held under 100 yards rushing he was able to find the endzone and get his team the win.

For Tampa it was William Gholston who led the fantasy scoring as an individual with 18 points following his 11 tackles; most of which came in efforts to contain the aforementioned Gurley.

2 points in back-to-back weeks certainly won’t leave a lasting impression in fantasy owners as they draft for the 2016 season, but there was still two weeks to change things.

Finished Right Below: Jacksonville Jaguars Defense

Finished Right Above: Cleveland Browns Defense

Next: Week 16

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