The Buccaneers may have won a nail-biter and now enter Week 4 undefeated, but a major early storyline in the Sunshine State surrounds a third-year player who has absolutely arrived on the sports biggest stage.
A former third-rounder in 2023, Yaya Diaby has delivered a clear message through three weeks: He's no longer just a promising piece of Todd Bowles’ defense, he’s becoming a centerpiece.
Total pressure leaders from the early window:
- Yaya Diaby (TB): 10
- Nick Herbig (PIT): 8
- Josh Hines-Allen (JAX): 7
- Quinnen Williams (NYJ): 6
- Rashan Gary (GB): 6
- Cam Heyward (PIT): 6
- Dallas Turner (MIN): 5
- Laiatu Latu (IND): 5— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) September 21, 2025A physical presence at five-tech (aligned on the outside shoulder of the OT), Diaby was everywhere on Sunday afternoon posting a career-best outing with 10 total pressures on Jets QB Tyrod Taylor.