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Bucs' Defense Ranked in NFL's Top 10

Despite falling to 1-3 this past weekend, the Bucs’ defense is, and has been, playing at a very high level.Through four games, the Buccaneers boast the league’s ninth-ranked defense, based total yards allowed. Tampa Bay has given up 1,289 total yards so far this season, or 322.3 yards per game.

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The team has played their best football against the pass, allowing 742 yards, tied with the Jets for the third-fewest of any team. Only Denver (741) and Tennessee (584) have allowed fewer yards in the air.