The top defensive players in Tampa Bay’s loss to New Orleans, per PFF

There were a few defensive standouts in Week 17 despite an overall rough day from the defense.

It was an overall defensive performance to forget for the Buccaneers.

The Bucs dropped their matchup to the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday, and it saw the team give up 17 points by the time the first half had ended. The Bucs saw two touchdowns and three field goals levied against them across the day, and the Saints were able to take advantage of what remains a league-worst pass defense in the NFL.

Pro Football Focus graded every Bucs defensive player for the game, and despite the poor showing, there were some players the website graded highly. Here are the 10 highest-graded defensive Bucs players, per PFF: