He averaged 10.5 tackles per game last year, posting 147 stops despite missing two games due to a concussion and a hamstring injury. … But the week before, he managed just five tackles in a bad matchup with the Chicago Bears. These publications include the USA Today Fantasy Football Preview and the magazines distributed by Fantasy Sports Publications Inc., for whom Gary is a both a contributing author and associate editor. David's prominent role in coordinator Todd Bowles' defense should render him a strong IDP play once again during a Week 11 Monday night battle versus the run-centric Rams. In my opinion, he could become another possible IDP bust based off ADP. If Arizona goes with Kyler Murray at No.1 overall, how do the rest of the quarterback dominoes fall? It’s easy to pinpoint where an IDP scores the most, and with Landry last season, it was his nine sacks, including a five-game stretch where he had a sack in every game. Or so he's heard. Some nagging injuries caused Devin White to miss three games, but still appeared in over 800 snaps. Leighton Vander Esch -DAL 22. Although he seems likely to hover in the 135 to 145-tackle range and is therefore unlikely to challenge players like Vontaze Burfict and Luke Kuechly in that regard, David is one of the top-tier options when it comes to making plays in coverage and as a pass rusher. In 2020 it appears that the Titans best pass rusher has a much safer tackle floor that is helping him be a consistent producer. 20. After all, it was under Smith's watch that Brian Urlacher enjoyed some of his most successful seasons in the NFL. If there is a linebacker rival to Luke Kuechly, David might be the most formidable contender. The Buccaneers hit the nail on the head when they selected Lavonte David in the second round of the 2012 draft after enduring a horrendous linebacking corps the year prior. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. The Buccaneers … Micah Kiser – ILB, Los Angeles Rams (vs. CHI) (29): Kiser has been an excellent IDP value pick so far in 2020. There won’t be an outburst this week in New Orleans—the Saints have long been a poor IDP matchup for defensive linemen. Pensacola Bears traded: LB Lavonte David, TBB. Even my rookie year when things weren’t going good, he was the same guy he is now. Lavonte David is an elite IDP and has earned the benefit of the doubt for this performance. Jessie Bates – S, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. CLE) (30): For the third time in as many seasons, Bates has been an excellent IDP option six weeks into this season. amp video_youtube Pro Football Focus Jul 22. bookmark_border. Foye (LB 15)and Lavonte (LB 3) are clear, every week starters to me. Fellow linebackers Mason Foster and Jonathan Casillas are not threats to eat into David's snap or tackle counts either. David remains one of the top linebackers in the league, even years after establishing himself as an All-Decade defender, and he should have at least a couple more good seasons in store. Through six games, David ranks fifth among linebackers in fantasy points after a big game against the Green Bay Packers. Lavonte David, LB TB 11:08pm EDT 8/30/19. share. Read More. He's an outstanding blitzer (18 career sacks), and he's a turnover machine with 10 interceptions and 17 forced fumbles in six years. David upgraded to full participation after two limited sessions this week, and he'll avoid missing his first game since 2018. Anyone know what the hell happened to him this week? Buccaneers | TB still interested in signing Lavonte David to extension (Sun Nov 15, 12:55 PM) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still appear to be interested in … He barely looks like 225 pounds when he’s on the field, but David’s standout athleticism, refined technique and rare instincts have him locked into the Tampa Bay starting defense, and if his college career is any indication, good IDP production awaits. David (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. We've split up our fantasy football rankings by traditional IDP (individual defensive players) positions: defensive line, linebacker and defensive back. This week’s tilt with the Las Vegas Raiders is worse, and David is nursing a knee injury to boot. Writer/Ranker for Dynasty Football Factory - #DFFArmy @DynastyValues … Nick Kwiatkoski(LB42), TJ Watt(LB23), Jayon Brown(LB19), Lavonte David(LB17), and Micah Kiser(LB53) This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. Position: LB Jersey: 54 Exp: 9th Age: 30 Ht: 6'1" Wt: 233 lbs College: Nebraska 87. The 30-year-old has long been one of the league’s best linebackers, but Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles admitted to Jenna Laine of ESPN that until he arrived in Florida he didn’t truly appreciate just how good David is. Gary was one of the co-founders of, and Head Writer at, Fantasy Football Oasis before joining Fantasy Sharks as an IDP Senior Staff Writer in 2011. David finished as an LB2 last year. The slight bump up in forced and recovered fumbles moves T.J. Watt and Chandler Jones back up the board. Weekly Rankings: Week 10 IDP Rankings. He finished his two seasons at Nebraska with 285 tackles (150 solo) in 27 games, as well as 11.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss. Read More. Linebacker | Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s also a great buy-low … The Titans have given up the third-most fantasy points to LBs over the last five weeks, so play Zach Brown and the rest of the Redskins linebackers with confidence, says Jim Coventry. David had one of the most puzzling seasons in recent memory last year, as the former tackle machine finished with just 87 stops after averaging more than 140 tackles per season in the four prior years. Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties, STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: Good/Bad Matchups – Week 15, Baker Mayfield - Browns Savior? Jerry Donabedian finally sees light at the end of the tunnel for Stefon Diggs, who has maintained impressive per-target efficiency despite showing some frustration with his scaled-back usage. By Scout Staff. Coming in at #8 with 91 points, the second Buc on the list has also been very effective. Buccaneers | Lavonte David disruptive on MNF (Tue Nov 24, 12:23 AM) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David racked up nine total stops with a game-high three tackles for loss and a pass defensed in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. John McKechnie rolls out his version 1.0 of his mock draft series with an in-depth look at the first round. It doesn’t hurt that he seems to be having a friendly competition with Devin White for most tackles on the team. He was the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September, and per Carmen Vitali of the team’s website teammate Carlton Davis continues to be impressed by David’s consistent excellence. To access this post, you must purchase a Factory Sports Membership. Lavonte David finished Saturday’s loss to the Texans with 10 tackles (eight solo), and a forced fumble. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Bizarro NFL, 2020-11-25. David is someone I always assume will be out there. Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s had 15 in the four games he’s played in since. “He’s just a great leader – someone I personally look up to for his consistency, his composure [and] his longevity,” Davis said. We combine the advice from 100+ experts into one consensus ranking. But the Browns haven’t been kind to defensive backs in 2020—only two teams have given up fewer fantasy points to the position. Premium Content Sign Up Fantasy football IDP targets from the NFC South: Deion Jones, Cameron Jordan, Lavonte David and more. 12:15am EDT 8/7/13. Jimmy Smith and the Ravens defensive backs should be able to amass solid tackle totals against a pressured Jameis Winston. Considering the Bucs were 21st in sacks last season and had seven fewer interceptions than in 2013, it wouldn't surprise if David was again used as a weapon on passing downs instead of almost exclusively as a run stopper. But Seattle’s downfield passing attack hasn’t meant many fantasy points for linebackers this season. Few players in the league carry the quality guarantee that David does, as he's produced at an elite level with remarkable consistency in his four NFL seasons. David was able to record four solo tackles and three assists while also recovering a fumble in Week 9. Eric Kendricks -MIN 25. How do Lavonte David's measurables compare to other linebackers? Fantasy Impact. De’Vondre Campbell – ILB, Arizona Cardinals (vs. SEA) (30): Just as he was last year in Atlanta, Campbell has been IDP-relevant in his first year in the desert. District 32, 2020-11-26. It's likely no coincidence Tampa Bay fielded the league's top run defense when David arrived from Nebraska, as the rangy linebacker was a menace at and behind the line of scrimmage. more_vert. Starting to feel like the Frank Gore of Linebackers, David feels like he’s closer to 45, not 30. His usage in Tampa Bay's scheme clearly changed, and it's possible that low-upside usage continues, but David's prolonged history of extremely high tackle volume makes last year appear the more likely aberration. News & Analysis. An IDP mainstay has been missing from practice leaving his owners scrambling for replacements. By Doubledown1313, September 18, 2016 in IDP Forum. One day there will be a case made for David’s inclusion in Canton. Landry is averaging 4.6 tackles per game and has yet to score under 12 fantasy points in a game this season. jacobo_moses 21 jacobo_moses 21 Footballguy; Members; 21 1,943 posts; Posted May 25, 2012. The additions of DEs Robert Ayers (free agency) and Noah Spence (second-round pick) give hope on that front. Mock Draft 1.0 April 12, 2019 John McKechnie rolls out his version 1.0 of his mock draft series with an in-depth look at the first round. David is rangy, instinctive and aggressive, dominating against the run with top-grade abilities as a blitzer and in coverage. A member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association and Pro Football Writers of America who resides in Columbus, Ohio, Gary has been featured on a number of fantasy websites and in nationally circulated publications. He will still be productive this season but White is getting ready to take over and as a result, the total output for either of these two will be limited by each other, and enough to keep them out of the top 10. AJ Johnson -DEN 33. KJ Wright -SEA 27. I like his matchup this week against the Rams, a team that’s allowing nearly 14 solo tackles per game to the LB position, and KJ Wright just notched seven solos last week. Knowing your scoring system is the single most important thing to IDP success. The team stated after the game that White failed to receive any playing time as they didn't want to rush him back. Shaq Thompson -CAR 24. Likewise, IDP owners who took a shot on the rookie in the mid to later rounds in drafts had a similar payoff. He won the honor in 2017 and 2019. BTR Gold IDP Draft Recap. Myles Jack -JAC 31. David recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed across 72 defensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Rams. IDP DUD OF THE WEEK Lavonte David – OLB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at LVR) (32) Over nine seasons in the NFL, David has demonstrated time and again that he’s one of the best linebackers in the game. Here is my point with this post. Over nine seasons in the NFL, David has demonstrated time and again that he’s one of the best linebackers in the game. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Disclaimer: This site is not in any way affiliated with, endorsed or licensed by the National Football League, any NFL team or NFLPA member. Unfortunately, the Tampa Bay run defense was so strong it resulted in limited tackle opportunities for David. Breaking down the top fantasy football IDP options from the NFC South, including Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David. Fantasy football IDP targets from the NFC South: Deion Jones, Cameron Jordan, Lavonte David and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections. Bengal Books @BayouBengalBks With Lavonte David not 100% or out, should I play Emmanuel Lamur or Chad Greenway? David was effective in real life --- the Buccaneers defense thrived, and he was a menace behind the line of scrimmage, posting five sacks and four forced fumbles. He’s likely to tumble a bit after a lousy pass rush matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday. Success might burden David again somewhat in 2020 - the Buccaneers run defense looks infallible - but his skill and workload assure him a high floor at least. Sit one: Avery Williamson, Foye Oluokun, Lavonte David and Robert Spillane. Breaking down the top fantasy football IDP options from the NFC South, including Atlanta Falcons' Deion Jones and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David. Updated 2017 LB Rankings (Dynasty) 11:01am EST 1/18/17. link to story . Gary is an nine-time FSWA Award finalist and three-time winner who has been a finalist for that organization's Fantasy Football Writer of the Year award each of the last four years. 2 … Lavonte David, Linebacker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “He’s been doing it for so long [and] he’s been so consistent. But this week’s matchup with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers isn’t a favorable one for defensive backs. But the Bears have been a dud matchup for the likes of Carolina’s Shaq Thompson and Lavonte David and Devin White of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the past couple of weeks. Expect more from this group as Tom Brady and the Tampa offense will put them in a position to attack on a weekly basis. Lavonte David Player Stats 2020. He’s always been a guy that you can count on. His days of averaging 140-plus tackles per year appear gone for now due to a change in positional tasks, but David was still on a 125-tackle pace if not for a shoulder injury limiting him to 13 games last year, and no one makes plays like David does. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Lavonte David. Deciding Between T.J. Watt, Deion Jones, or Lavonte David in IDP Leagues 2019 Fantasy Football: Defenses and IDP Rankings for 2019 . Beltway Chiefs traded: 2021 R2 draft pick. Read More. I understand the need to be a big … Demario Davis -NO 23. Recent Shark Bites View All Shark Bites . IDP Smallville, 2020-11-28. David had 24.5 tackles for loss in his 27 games at Nebraska, so this trend won't slow anytime soon. (142m), Rookie WR most likely to produce year 1 (263m), Raheem Mostert - 2020's Breakout Player (281m). 2017 IDP Draft Tiers -- LB. But, will he continue to be a LB1 option for your team? Devin White & Lavonte David. He's one of the models of consistency in IDP. Brian Burns – DE, Carolina Panthers (at NO) (30): Burns’ second season has been quiet to date—20 total tackles and two sacks in six games. But this week’s matchup with a Broncos team that has allowed 15 sacks but the fourth-fewest fantasy points to defensive linemen is far from Ideal. Bizarro League Champion Bengals traded: RB Nick Chubb, CLE WR DJ Chark, JAC LB Zach Cunningham, HOU. This said, I would expect him to be back in the starting lineup this coming week, but there's no guarantee he won't concede some snaps to Minter as the team eases him back … David leads all Buccaneers in tackles with 115 through Week 16. For most of his eight-plus years in the NFL, Lavonte David has been a leader for the Denver defense. 11:09pm EDT 9/28/17. So for me it comes down to sitting Spillane or Williamson. In redraft leagues, David is still an LB1 and has just one season of fewer than 100 tackles. IDP performers who produced include Shaquil Barrett, Antoine Winfield, Lavonte David, and Mike Edwards. Lavonte David … Through the good and the bad years, he’s always been himself. Bernardrick McKinney -HOU 28. Danny Trevathan -CHI 32. Frank Clark – DE, Kansas City Chiefs (at DEN) (29): Clark is a big part of a Kansas City Chiefs defense that doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Lavonte David. Latest on Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN J.J. Watt – DE, Houston Texans (vs. GBP) (31): Six weeks into the 2020 season, Watt ranks just inside DL1 territory in 12-team IDP leagues. The Buccaneers defense conceded nothing at all to opposing running backs, allowing just 3.0 yards per carry and 4.17 yards per target, and David's play was a leading reason why. David has been remarkably productive in his first two seasons, following up a 139-tackle rookie season with an enormous 2013, increasing his tackle total to 145 while adding seven sacks and five interceptions. It’s the first zero in his boxscore, and only the 3 rd time where he’s produced fewer than 10 fantasy points in a game. Gary also appears regularly on Sirius XM Radio (including live from Radio Row at Super Bowl XLIX) and over-the-air stations across the country. Avery Williamson -NYJ David recorded six tackles (five solo), including one solo, in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday. David totaled eight tackles (six solo) in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Nate Watt breaks down the Top 50 IDP's at each position for Week 8. Note: Players whose names are listed in red are currently on their team’s injury report for Week 10, and should be considered questionable. IDP Forum ; Lavonte David Archived. IDP Podcast: Sorting Out DBs 9-28-17. Het active both as a pass rusher and in coverage, totaling 13 sacks and nine interceptions in 62 games. Johnathan Abram – S, Las Vegas Raiders (vs, TBB) (26): Abram had 13 total tackles in the season opener. Coach Bruce Arians said that David hyperextended his knee during Sunday's 38-3 loss to the Saints but should be "fine,", © Copyright 2020 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Exploiting the Matchups: Week 6 Start/Sit, IDP Analysis: Identifying Values at Linebacker. It was a down year for him. However, it was Kevin Minter who started and received the snaps at inside linebacker next to Lavonte David. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Share this post. Note: Players whose names are listed in red are currently on their team’s injury report for Week 8, and should be considered questionable. Nate Watt IDP Rankings A Month Ago . Germaine Pratt -CIN 30. He’s obviously unproven as a rookie, but David is a sensible later-round investment and could be among the league tackle leaders early in his career. As much as teammate Kwon Alexander is the superior IDP option, David remains the most feared linebacker in Tampa by real-life standards. Doubledown1313 33 Doubledown1313 33 Footballguy; Members; 33 348 posts; Posted September 18, 2016. IDP Forum ; Lavonte David (WLB for the Bucs) Archived. Danny Trevathan – ILB, Chicago Bears (at LAR) (31): Roquan Smith has worked his way into the top-10 and is essentially a must-start at this point—but both he and Trevathan are risky plays in a poor fantasy matchup in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams. He came up short of 100 tackles (91) but … Last year's 120 tackles is his highest total since, but bet the over in 2019, and expect him to remain a unique threat as a blitzer, interceptor and and even fumble producer (18 FF, 13 FR since 2013). Teams attempted a league-low 300 running back attempts against Tampa, and he accumulated 123 tackles on a mammoth workload of 1,160 snaps. Gary Davenport … Over the last three seasons, David has recorded a 12% tackle rate. 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings: IDP Pre-Season Veteran Rankings For The Pre-Season League setups via Gridiron Ratings Updated 8/31/2020 Matt Milano -BUF 29. Bucs expect David for opener. New coach Lovie Smith is among the brightest defensive coaches in the game, and it would be rather surprising if he didn't recognize David's sack and interception potential and scheme in ways to capitalize accordingly. He knows football. Produced as expected: Devin White (LB) Jordan Whitehead (S) Jason Pierre Paul (DE) Lavonte David (LB) Antoine Winfield Jr (S) Carlton Davis (CB) Shaq Barrett (EDGE) N’Damakong Suh (DT) *somewhat* Flash in the pan: William Gholston (DE) only played 66% of snaps which is still acceptable and even ideal compared to some other defensive ends but in general he’s the third or fourth option in terms of pass … Kwon Alexander stole a lot of tackles from David in recent years, but with Alexander gone, it's time for David to reestablish himself as an LB1 contender. In his second of three articles, Jim Coventry aims to help IDP owners find good LB values, like Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David, on draft day. Read More. When it comes to dominating in tackles, sacks and interceptions, David might be the best linebacker in the league. With 32 career passes defended, David could see his interception rate increase if the Tampa pass rush improves. Nate Watt breaks down his top 50 players at each IDP position for Week 10. His popularity may not be what it should be, but this year, I definitely believe that he will get the respect that he deserves.”. Browns Savior. Much like Bobby Wanger, Lavonte David is entrenched. Lavonte David. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. Lavonte David -TB 21. View fantasy football rankings for Lavonte David (Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Urlacher posted at least five sacks in three of his first four years under Smith before injuries began to take their toll. 6:08am EDT 8/29/17. High motor players like David are loved by coaches and fantasy managers alike. However, his weakside role last year in Lovie Smith's 4-3 defense contributed to a big drop in both sacks and interceptions, as he was used in fewer passing situations and played a career-low 919 snaps. Like Luke Kuechly and Bobby Wagner, David emerged as one of the league's elite linebackers as a rookie last year, finishing with 139 tackles (112 solo), two sacks and an interception, and he's locked in for a three-down role again in 2013. In his second of three articles, Jim Coventry aims to help IDP owners find good LB values, like Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David, on draft day. This week’s matchup with the Fighting Tom Bradys doesn’t bode well for a reversal of that slump. By Jonathon Macri Jul 22, 2020. Seahawks traded: QB Taysom Hill, NOS WR Mecole Hardman, KCC DE Yannick Ngakoue, MIN LB Lavonte David, TBB 2021 R5 draft pick. Lavonte David (WLB for the Bucs) By jacobo_moses, May 25, 2012 in IDP Forum. David deserves a boost in the rankings if your league accounts for tackles for loss ("stuffs") as he finished last year with 16.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Weekly Rankings: Week 8 IDP Rankings. His lowest tackle total in that span was 139 as a rookie, peaking with 147 in 2015. David used to breeze past 140 tackles on fewer than 1,000 snaps, so you can see how much the tackle rate dwindled. Josh Jones – S, Jacksonville Jaguars (at LAC) (29): Jones has been mostly solid as the starter at strong safety for the Jaguars in 2020. In this weekly series, we're exploring every NFL team’s … sosterloh. Rashaan Evans -TEN 26. Nate Watt IDP Rankings 4 Weeks Ago . Spillane appears to be taking over for Devin Bush who is now out for the year. I try to answer those questions and more in the Week 12 IDP TwitterBag. Passes defended were down and the solo tackles as well. Lavonte David relies primarily on his tackle success therefore moving up from 25 in my league to 17th and 18th in the other formats. One day there will be a case made for David’s inclusion in Canton. An All-Decade talent since 2012, David opened his career with 139, 145, 146 and 147 tackles in his first four years, also totaling 13 sacks and nine interceptions in that span. I think Kwiatkoski leads the Raiders in tackles for 2020. Who could you possibly draft instead of Cory Littleton? There is big upside here despite his relatively quiet last two years. The former Bronco is a worthy fill-in for players like Devin White and Lavonte David this week, and he can contribute the rest of the year if you have a hole at the LB position. October 22, 2020. Tackle floor that is helping him be a case made for David ’ s loss to the with. Teams have given up fewer fantasy points to the Rams T.J. Watt and Chandler Jones back up board. 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