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Top Play Breakdown: Alex Anzalone's Two-Interception Outing
A behind-the-scenes look at the moments that impacted the Bucs Week Eight clash with the Falcons, building momentum for the home team
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PFF grades are LIVE: NFL Week 8
The NFL Week 8 PFF grades highlight the highest-graded qualifying player from each of the 13 games in the 2026 season's weekly slate. Alex Anzalone of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and DJ Turner II of the Cincinnati Bengals shared the top overall PFF grade at 93.3. Defensive players led nine matchups, while Bhayshul Tuten and Sione Vaki were among the offensive standouts.
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- 1d Buccaneers Team Site Alex Anzalone Spearheads Defensive Shutout Against Falcons
- 1d PFF News PFF grades are LIVE: NFL Week 8
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Bucs LB Alex Anzalone reaches high and picks off Michael Penix -- just his second INT of the season -- to set Bucs up in Atlanta territory.
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- 2d Greg Auman (X) Alex Anzalone has two INTs in the first quarter -- Bucs' record in a game is three. Andrew Adams did it in 2018, Ronde Barber did it in 2001 and 2005, Aqib Talib did it in 2009. Only one three-INT game in NFL since Adams: Jordan Whitehead with Jets in 2023.+1
- 2d Rick Stroud (X) The second INT of the game by Alex Anzalone sets the Bucs up at the ATL 19 yard line. But they gain only 3 yards and settle for a 35 yard FG by Chase McLaughlin.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs get a 34-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin for a 6-0 lead on Falcons with 4:02 left in the first quarter. Two Alex Anzalone interceptions in the quarter are huge, but netted only three points for Tampa Bay.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Alex Anzalone intercepts Michael Penix Jr. for the second time in the first quarter
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Alex Anzalone again -- picks off Michael Penix, who had one pick in first five games but now has two in the first quarter in rainy Tampa.
- 2d Rick Stroud (X) After the Alex Anzalone INT, the Bucs fumble twice on the same play. Baker Mayfield fumbled the snap, then toss the ball backward to Bucky Irving, who ran to the 1-yard before Jessie Bates strips the ball at the 1 yard line and fumbles through the end zone for a touchback.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs LB Alex Anzalone reaches high and picks off Michael Penix -- just his second INT of the season -- to set Bucs up in Atlanta territory.
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Bucs' Release Week Seven Depth Chart: Bucs Utilize 4-3 Look with Christian Rozeboom
Christian Rozeboom joined fellow off-ball linebackers Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter on the field for 32% of the defensive snaps against Pittsburgh as the Bucs mixed up their defensive front with some new looks
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Slivon’s Slant: Alex Anzalone Previews Bucs-Steelers, Plus Cade Otton’s Usage
The Bucs' latest test this season will come against the 3-2 Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Tampa Bay won its last game, but can they do it again? The result will determine whether the Bucs can turn their season around -- and what it means for the franchise's future. For now, they are gearing up
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Overview of the Steelers' Offense with Rodgers and Warren, Jacob Parrish's Development | Bucs Blitz
Ahead of the Week Six matchup against Pittsburgh, Alex Anzalone discussed Aaron Rodgers’ cerebral mind and improvisation prowess, while Todd Bowles chats Jaylen Warren’s versatility and the growth of Jacob Parrish
- Rays drop Game 1 in the ALCS to the Guardians. Is tonight’s game a must-win? Alex Anzalone has found his footing in the Bucs defense, which is humming.
- Alex Anzalone’s interception could be a turning point for Bucs defense
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Alex Anzalone makes a diving interception of a deflected Prescott pass and that should clinch the Bucs' first win of the season.
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- Oct 8 Adam Schefter (mirror, Bluesky) Alex Anzalone and the Buccaneers pick off a win in Dallas.+1
- Oct 8 Ian Rapoport (Bluesky) Alex Anzalone seals an improbable win for the Bucs, one they absolutely had to have. Their first one.
- Oct 8 Mike Garafolo (X) Minutes after a dropped potential pick-6 that could’ve tied it, this Alex Anzalone pick off a deflection basically ended things for the #Cowboys. The #Buccaneers are in the win column.
- Oct 8 Greg Auman (X) Alex Anzalone makes a diving interception of a deflected Prescott pass and that should clinch the Bucs' first win of the season.
- Chris Brooks 27 yarder. Laken Tomlinson checks A’Shawn Robinson and keeps progressing to second level. Arrives to help seal off Alex Anzalone just in time. Breath of fresh air. It’s astounding how much #Packers OL struggled on second level progression since start of last year.
- Bucs defense was getting off the field with a third-down incompletion, but Alex Anzalone flagged for defensive holding, so a first down for Packers at Bucs' 32.
- I underestimated Alex Anzalone's impact against a familiar foe. Here #34 runs a coffeehouse blitz into a stunt, which is fun. But not for Murray, who has to throw quick on DBs sitting at the sticks anticipating this pressure.
- Alex Anzalone sacks Kyler Murray on third down to force another Vikings punt.
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Bucs Haven’t Lost Faith In Alex Anzalone, Rueben Bain Jr. Just Yet
We only have a two-game sample size to go off of but so far, the Bucs' headline acquisitions of the 2026 offseason largely look like major duds. Running back Kenny Gainwell has been sparsely used in Zac Robinson's offense. Outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad is playing in a reserve role. Defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson has
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Bucs Mailbag: Todd Bowles On The Hot Seat, Bench Alex Anzalone?
Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds answers your questions from the @PewterReport X account this week in the Bucs Mailbag. Submit your question to SR each week via X using the hashtag #PRMailbag. Here are the Bucs questions we chose to answer for this week’s edition. QUESTION: Can we finally fire Todd Bowles into the sun?
- Bowles on Alex Anzalone's struggles: "He wasn't the only one to miss a tackle. We had a few guys miss tackles in the second half that led to some plays. We've just got to tackle better."
- Now Alex Anzalone flagged for unnecessary roughness, so it's half-the-distance penalty and Browns are at the Bucs' 12.
- And for anyone who doesn't remember: - 1.11: CB Marshon Lattimore - 1.32: OT Ryan Ramczyk - 2.42: S Marcus Williams - 3.67: RB Alvin Kamara - 3.76: LB Alex Anzalone - 3.103: DE Trey Hendrickson - 6.196: Al-Quadin Muhammad The last one is who most people forget about, and he's coming off an 11 sack season with the Lions.
- Tough Bucs debut for linebacker Alex Anzalone: ‘I didn’t get it done’
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Queipo’s Cover 4: Alex Anzalone, Bucs 2026 Financial Picture
In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team. Each Wednesday morning I’ll cover four areas as they apply to Tampa Bay: 1.