The Buccaneers defensive backs have been on a terror run in 2025, stifling opposing offenses. The Bucs have allowed the fourth-lowest collective passer rating when targeted among all defensive backs' units. In addition, they have surrendered the second-fewest yards per target collectively among all defensive backs' units. Tykee Smith is one of two players in 2025 with 50-plus tackles, 2.0-plus sacks and five-plus passes defensed, along with Zach Baun. Smith has tallied two quarterback hits, two sacks and eight passes defensed this season, while Antoine Winfield Jr. has posted a sack, three quarterback hits, an interception, three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
Since at least 2000, Winfield is the lone defensive back in the NFL with 10-plus sacks, five-plus forced

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