Buccaneers: Week Nine Report Card vs. Atlanta Falcons

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Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Linebackers: D

It’s not going to be a good night when Kwon Alexander leaves the game with an injury.
Alexander left the game with a “stinger” and was deemed probable to return, but we never saw him again. Adarius Glanton actually led the team with six tackles in his place, but that doesn’t change the fact that it was a bad night.

They had a tough time defending the pass, which has been a theme all season long. There were openings in the middle of the field all night long. Austin Hooper ran a route right up the seam for a 28 yard touchdown reception. The group is talented as we all know, but the speed seems to be invisible when they drop back into pass coverage.

The linebackers didn’t exactly make a mark in the run game either.

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