Tyrek Funderburk, thrust into a starting role due to injuries in the Buccaneers' secondary, struggled in coverage during the game. He was notably beaten on a touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney, highlighting the challenges faced by the Buccaneers' defense as they dealt with key player absences. His performance underscored the depth issues within the team and the impact of injuries on their defensive strategy.

Tyrek Funderburk, an undrafted free agent, is stepping in as a fill-in starting cornerback for the Buccaneers due to injuries in the secondary. His performance will be crucial as he faces Darnell Mooney, who has a favorable matchup against him. Funderburk's PFF perimeter coverage grade of 66.9 places him in the lower tier among cornerbacks, making him a target for opposing wide receivers. With Jamel Dean, the Buccaneers' top cornerback, on injured reserve, Funderburk's role becomes even more significant in Week 8.

Tyrek Funderburk had a solid performance in the loss to the Ravens, earning a PFF grade of 60.6, making him one of the higher-graded defenders for the Buccaneers in a challenging game. His contributions were notable amidst a struggling defense that allowed a season-high in rushing yards.

Tyrek Funderburk is expected to step in as a starting cornerback due to Jamel Dean's injury. After missing the preseason, Funderburk gained valuable experience in his first game last week, and Bowles believes that with that game under his belt, he will be calmer and more confident moving forward.

Tyrek Funderburk, a rookie undrafted free agent from Appalachian State, stepped in as a replacement for Jamel Dean after Dean was ruled out with a hamstring injury. This marked Funderburk's first snaps of the season on defense.