QLavonte David LB FA Thu 12/15/16 9:59 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports
EDGE Analysis
It's not certain when David sustained his injury, but given that he was a full participant in Wednesday's session, it presumably occurred at some point toward the latter end of that practice. Given that he was able to at least log limited participation Thursday, however, his chances of suiting up on Sunday night versus the Cowboys still appear strong. Friday's practice report should shed further light on David's potential availability.
QLavonte David LB FA Tue 12/6/16 8:17 AM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David totaled three tackles (two solo), a pick-six and another pass defensed in Sunday's 28-21 win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
David made his first interception of the season a memorable one, taking a Philip Rivers pass fifteen yards to the house in the third quarter to give the Bucs a 17-14 lead. The former Pro Bowler's numbers have been down across the board in 2016 in new defensive coordinator Mike Smith's scheme, as he's on pace for just 80 tackles, his lowest figure in that category by far over his five-year career. That's depressed his overall IDP value after a four-season run in which the 26-year-old has posted 139 to 147 stops, as well as multiple sacks in three of those campaigns. However, one area that David has excelled at this season has been creating turnovers, as he's equaled a career high with four forced fumbles, in addition to Sunday's interception.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 11/23/16 1:44 AM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David tallied four tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and also forced a fumble in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
David's tackle numbers are drastically down in defensive coordinator Mike Smith's scheme, but he's now posted a tackle for loss in five straight contests. His forced fumble, which came against Chiefs OL Eric Fisher on the final play as the Chiefs desperately tried to lateral the ball around, was also his third of the campaign. Therefore, while David is on pace to finish with just 80 tackles overall on the season, he's still providing some decent fantasy production by filling in other categories on the defensive stat sheet.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 10/26/16 12:37 AM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David totaled eight tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 for loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-17 victory over the 49ers
EDGE Analysis
David combined with Kwon Alexander to keep primary backs DuJuan Harris and Mike Davis contained to 60 yards on 18 carries. The eight stops equaled David's season high, which he's reached on two other occasions, and he's now tallied five tackles behind the line of scrimmage this season.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 9/28/16 12:09 AM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David racked up eight tackles (seven solo), including two for loss, and a sack in Sunday's 37-32 loss to the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
One week after being shut out of the stat sheet completely, David bounced back with a performance much more representative of his vast talent. The Pro Bowler tallied eight stops in Week 1 as well, while the sack he recorded Sunday was his first of the season. David should have plenty of opportunities to rack up more stops when the Bucs face the run-heavy Broncos in Week 4.
QLavonte David LB FA Fri 9/23/16 4:36 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday against Los Angeles, Roy Cummings of WFLA Channel 8 reports.
EDGE Analysis
If the 'probable' designation still existed, David would almost certainly have it. He was a full practice participant this week and can still be safely deployed as a high-end IDP.
QLavonte David LB FA Tue 9/20/16 6:40 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David did not appear on the stat sheet in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Cardinals despite playing all 66 snaps, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was a somewhat underreported but nevertheless shocking development coming out of an utterly forgettable afternoon for the Bucs, as David had totaled five or more tackles in his previous 56 games. Considering his impeccable resume as a tackling machine, this result would have to clearly be considered an outlier. David should see plenty of opportunities to put the worst game of his career behind him when the Bucs take on the run-heavy Rams in their home opener in Week 3.
QLavonte David LB FA Sun 9/18/16 2:48 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (shoulder) is active for Sunday's tilt with the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
David's availability isn't too shocking considering he was a full participant in practice this week while still landing on the injury report. The Pro Bowler has been dealing with a minor shoulder injury, so he could be monitored closely in order to assure that the aliment doesn't get worse.
QLavonte David LB FA Fri 9/16/16 5:10 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Arizona, despite logging full practices throughout the week, Mike Jurecki of FOX Sports 910 reports.
EDGE Analysis
Each of the five players on Tampa Bay's injury report is listed as questionable, even though Robert Ayers (ankle) is the only one that missed any practice time Thursday orFriday. Coming off an eight-tackle showing in the regular-season opener, David is locked in as a top IDP option. He was a full practice participant all week.
QLavonte David LB FA Wed 9/14/16 11:34 PM
QLavonte David
LB FA
David (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Pro Bowl linebacker apparently sustained a minor shoulder ailment at some point during Week 1, but he was still on the field for all 65 defensive snaps against the Falcons. Given his full particpation Wednesday, David doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing the Week 2 tilt against the Cardinals.