David totaled nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 33-27 win over Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

David has now recorded eight-plus tackles in four of his last six games. The 31-year old has the second most tackles on the Tampa Bay defense and is on pace for 112 total tackles this year. The veteran linebacker's strong play goes far beyond the box score, as he is the vocal leader of this Tampa Bay defense.

David totaled seven tackles (five solo), including one for loss, defensed a pass and recovered a fumble in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Colts on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Just another day at the office for David, who's now compiled at least seven tackles in four consecutive games. The 31-year-old linebacker has only gotten to the quarterback once this season, but with 71 tackles through nine games, his average of 7.9 stops per contest is actually higher than that of either of his last two campaigns.

David recorded eight tackles (five solo) and was credited with a quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 30-10 win over the Giants in Week 11.

EDGE Analysis

David co-led the Buccaneers in tackles during the big win, recording at least eight stops for the third straight game in the process. The veteran linebacker is on pace for 120 tackles, which would tie for his second-highest total in that category since 2015.

David recorded 14 tackles (five solo) in the Buccaneers' 29-19 loss to Washington on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran linebacker's tackle tally was his highest of the season but still wasn't good enough to pace the team, as position mate Devin White exploded for 18 stops overall. Nevertheless, David's performance was a boon for fantasy managers in IDP formats and pushed the 31-year-old's season average to 8.0 tackles per contest.

David (ankle) recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 36-27 loss to the Saints in Week 8.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran linebacker corroborated his return to full health by logging a full 100 percent of the defensive snaps (76) in the divisional loss. David's tackle total checked in third on the afternoon for Tampa Bay and qualified as his second highest of the campaign.

David (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran linebacker will shed his questionable tag and return to action after a two-game absence. Before his injury, David already was providing his usual strong IDP numbers, posting 32 tackles and a pair of defensed passes over four-plus games.

David (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

David has missed the last two games with a sprained ankle, but he returned to practice this week and appears on track to play after practicing with no limitations Friday. The 31-year-old had 32 tackles and two passes defensed across the first four games of the year before suffering the injury Week 5.

David (ankle) made his return to practice Wednesday, logging a limited effort, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker has missed two consecutive games, but returning to practice is a step in the right direction for his availability for Sunday. Head coach Bruce Arians already said Monday that he is hopeful David could play in Week 8 versus the Saints. In five games this season, he has made 34 tackles while sacking the quarterback once.

Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he's hopeful David (ankle) will be able to return for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

David has missed the last two games with a low-ankle sprain, and he was held out of practice last week. If he's able to return against New Orleans, he should reclaim his starting role.

David (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

David sat out last week's win over the Eagles and will miss his second straight game after not practicing this week. Kevin Minter played 87 percent of the defensive snaps in his place and could see similar playing time versus Chicago.