BucsGamedays MVP in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles in linebacker Lavonte David

The Bucs needed a win in Week 4 and they got it thanks to a balanced performance on both sides of the ball. Baker Mayfield, Vita Vea, Zyon McCollum – there were many outstanding performances against the Eagles. But in my humble opinion, Lavonte David was the MVP of this game.

He led the team in tackles (8) and sacks (2) and forced a crucial turnover with his strip sack of Jalen Hurts. Additionally, David joined Derrick Brooks as the only players in Bucs history to join the 1,500 tackle club and tied for first among current NFL players with 30 forced fumbles in his career.

Lavonte David is already a Bucs legend and he is also this week’s MVP.

The Buccaneers quarterback threw the ball 47 points and completed 30 of those passes for 347 yards. He scored three touchdowns, two through the air and one with his feet. Mayfield controlled the game against the Eagles by distributing the ball.

There are so many ways to receive this award. The offense was led by Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. Behind Rachaad White and Bucky Irving, the running game finally got going. Liam Coen’s attacking style was brilliant at times. The defense turned up the pressure and Lavonte David was his classic self.

However, the return of Vita Vea was the catalyst for a dominant defensive performance from the Bucs. The Bucs looked lost last week with Vea out of the lineup. He set the tone early, shutting down the Eagles’ running game and sacking quarterback Jalen Hurts for a 10-yard loss on their second drive of the game to force a punt. One of the reasons David was able to be so effective was the return of Vea to the lineup, clogging up space. He finished the day with three tackles, three pressures, two hits and a sack, making his presence felt from the first snap.

Once again, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield receives the approval of the fans for the fourth time in a row. Mayfield led the Bucs’ offense on three consecutive scoring drives in the first 16 minutes of the game and benefited from a rushing touchdown of his own on the third score. Mayfield won with 49% of the fan vote, beating our consensus winner Lavonte David who received 35% of the vote. Vita Vea finished with 13%, while Mike Evans only got three percent of the vote.

David edged out Baker Mayfield this week with an outstanding defensive performance that included eight tackles, two sacks, five pressures, three hurries and a forced fumble.

Stick with it Bucs game day for more FREE coverage of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2024 season.

Follow BucsGameday on Twitter And Facebook

• Future Hall of Famer is Bucs “X-Factor” in Win vs. Eagles

• 3 up, 3 down in Bucs 33-16 victory over the Eagles

• Instant reactions to the Bucs’ dominant win over the Eagles

• “Bucs get back on track and dominate Eagles 33-16.”