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David logged four tackles (three solo) and one forced fumble during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

David played every single defensive snap for a second straight game (and sixth time of the season), but his four stops were his third lowest of the 2025 campaign. The veteran linebacker is up to 70 combined stops through 10 regular-season games, and despite his low tackling output Sunday, he is on track to record 100-plus tackles for a fourth consecutive season and 12th time overall in his career.

Pierre posted six tackles (three solo), two defensed passes and a fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown, in Sunday's 34-12 victory over the Bengals.

Pierre got the start and logged every one of the Steelers' defensive snaps with Darius Slay (concussion) unable to play. Pierre responded with a big game, finishing third on the Steelers in stops and recording two defensed passes. His biggest play came late in the fourth quarter, when he put the finishing touch on a Pittsburgh victory by recovering a fumble and taking it 34 yards to the house for a touchdown. It was the first score for Pierre in his six-year NFL career.

Laulu (ribs) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.

Laula injured his ribs during the first quarter of Monday's game, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. With Leki Fotu (coach's decision) inactive, Thomas Booker should see more snaps at defensive tackle alongside Adam Butler for as long as Laula is out of the game.

Dugger recorded three tackles (all solo) and an interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in Sunday's 34-12 win over Cincinnati.

With Pittsburgh ahead by just four points and the Bengals driving late in the third quarter, Dugger intercepted a Joe Flacco pass intended for Tee Higgins and returned it 73 yards for a touchdown. It was Dugger's first pickoff as a member of the Steelers and his first touchdown since he scored three times with New England in 2022. Since being traded to Pittsburgh on Oct. 28, Dugger has posted 12 tackles and two defensed passes over three contests.

Smith logged five tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses during the Buccaneers' 44-32 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

Smith was evaluated briefly by medical staff in the second quarter for a possible concussion, but he was quickly cleared to return and didn't end up missing a snap on defense. He finished as the Buccaneers' third-leading tackler in a game in which Tampa Bay's defense got dissected by the Buffalo offense led by Josh Allen (three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns). Smith is up to 79 tackles (47 solo), including 2.0 sacks, 11 pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery through 10 regular-season games, three of which he's played every single defensive snap in.

Conner tallied eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a Week 11 loss to Denver on Sunday.

Conner began the game in fine form, sacking Bo Nix for a six-yard loss on the first play. Conner went on to lead the Chiefs in tackles while playing every defensive snap for the team. The third-year safety is already one shy of his career-best regular-season mark with 76 tackles through 10 contests, though he doesn't yet have a defensed pass on the campaign.

Baker logged eight tackles (three solo) during the Cardinals' 41-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Baker was one of four Arizona defenders to play every single defensive snap Sunday and finished second on the team in tackles behind Cody Simon (12). Baker has posted at least five stops in each of the first 10 regular-season games and is up to 69 tackles (31 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery in 2025.

Simon posted 12 tackles (four solo) during the Cardinals' 41-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

The rookie fourth-rounder was busy in the second start of his NFL career, leading the Cardinals with 12 stops. With Mack Wilson (ribs) placed on injured reserve prior to Sunday's contest, Simon should serve as the Cardinals' starting middle linebacker for at least the next three games and for as long as the former is on IR.

Murphy registered seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Murphy recorded the Bengals' only sack of the game when he took down Aaron Rogers for an 11-yard loss midway through the second quarter. Murphy's seven stops were also a season-high mark. After playing 13 regular-season contests without logging a sack last season, the third-year defensive end has 2.5 sacks through 10 games this year.

Winters posted 10 tackles (five solo) during the 49ers' 41-22 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Winters was given the green light to play Sunday after managing a knee injury during Week 11 prep, and he finished as the 49ers' second-leading tackler behind Curtis Robinson (12). It's the third time this year that Winters posted double-digit tackles, and the 2023 sixth-rounder is up to 77 tackles (52 solo) and three pass defenses through 11 regular-season games.