editionTier

COMMON

Player Name

Tykee Smith

playerFirstName

Tykee

playerLastName

Smith

playerPosition

DB

playType

Forced Fumble

seriesName

2024 Season

setName

Rookie Debut

teamName

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

awayTeamName

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

awayTeamScore

24

description

With about a minute to go in the half and the opposition driving down the field, rookie Buccaneers cornerback Tykee Smith stepped up to make a big play and keep the game close. After the tight end made the catch, Smith got low and put his shoulder on the ball, knocking it free for a fumble; a teammate recovered the loose ball to complete the turnover. Smith would go on to accrue nine total tackles in this one, adding this forced fumble and a pass defended to his stat sheet as the Buccaneers fell to the Chiefs in overtime, 30-24, on Nov. 4, 2024.

editionID

3546

gameDate

11/04/2024