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Buccaneers Winners and Losers from Week 1

By Brian DeFeo

Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) get pumped up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) get pumped up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Kwon Alexander

I was tempted to put Kwon in the loser category for his blunder on the Julio Jones touchdown but he played way too well on every other play for me to not make him a winner.  Making plays all over the field Kwon finished with 17 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.

Kwon should thrive in Mike Smith’s defense because  he can utilize his speed and make plays just like he did today.  Kwon still needs to work on his pass coverage because Julio was wide open when he missed the zone help.  Him and Lavonte David have a chance to be the top tackling duo in the NFL for many years to come.

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