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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have stumbled a bit of late and have lost two of their past three games. The offense has taken a step back, but the Bucs have a chance to make a statement with tough matchups against the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams on the horizon.
While the offense has room to improve, the defense has been solid. The pass defense hasn’t been the star of the show on that side of the ball, with Jamel Dean as the standout performer.
Stats show how Dean is dominating the top NFL cornerbacks.
According to PFF, Dean has the lowest passer rating allowed in the league by a significant margin, a paltry 29.7 when QBs throw in his direction.
Good luck throwing in the direction of these CBs 🔒 pic.twitter.com/QeFTpVcdrf
— PFF (@PFF) November 13, 2025
Donte Jackson of the Los Angeles Chargers is second with a 49.9 rating allowed, which is a huge step down from the level Dean is at right now. Not only has he been erasing receivers all season, but he also has three interceptions as well as two forced fumbles.
Dean even registered his first NFL sack and scored his first touchdown since the 2020 season. The step up in his performance has been a pleasant surprise for the Bucs, and if Dean keeps it up, he could have an All-Pro nod in his future.
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