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(Oct 5, 2025 · Week 05)

If a defensive play is humanly possible and capable of being made over the middle of the field, one can be rest assured that Lavonte David has accomplished it in a Buccaneers uniform. Proving himself to again be the heartbeat of Tampa Bay’s defense, David demonstrated crunchtime coolness during the final minute of Week 5’s shootout by turning a tipped throw into a game-shifting interception. Mere plays later, the Bucs’ offense turned the takeaway into a go-ahead field goal, setting their path for a 38-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 5, 2025. Still impactful, even in Year 14, David starred on the box score with nine tackles (one for a loss) and an interception for a three-yard return.

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