San Francisco 49ers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers box score, match player stats and summary feat. Christian McCaffrey's return

San Francisco 49ers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Source: Getty
McCaffrey returned to the 49ers on Sunday - Source: Getty

The San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers met in a game between two teams currently struggling. Expectations were high for their respective seasons, but the 49ers started Week 10 in 4-4, while the Buccaneers were 4-5.

This was a game that San Francisco 49ers fans more than expected. Superstar running back Christian McCaffrey made his long-awaited return from an Achilles injury, and he did not disappoint, making a good impact both in the running and in the passing game.

Another feel-good history happened when rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall scored his first NFL touchdown. He was involved in an incident prior to the season and got shot in the chest, but made a full recovery.

San Francisco 49ers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers box score

TeamFirst Quarter Second QuarterThird Quarter Fourth Quarter Final Score
San Francisco 49ers7331023
Tampa Bay Buccaneers0371020

San Francisco 49ers box score

Quarterback

QuarterbackPassing YdsCompletionsPass AttsPass TDsINTsRush ydsRush att
Brock Purdy353253620174

This was a great game by the quarterback. Although the score was close, the 49ers could not close the game before due to kicker Jake Moody missing three field goals during the game. This was one of his best games, with a strong 69.4% completion percentage and with no interceptions.

Rushing and receiving

PlayerRush AttemptsRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDs
Christian McCaffrey133906680
Deebo Samuel31415620
Jordan Mason150000
Jauan Jennings0007930
Ricky Pearsall0004731
George Kittle41203571
Isaac Guerendo100000
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During Christian McCaffrey's first game, the running back did not score a touchdown, but finished with 19 touches and over 100 scrimmage yards. Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo had just two touches combined, and it was clear who Shanahan really trusts.

George Kittle also turned up in the second half and finished with 57 yards and a touchdown.

Defense

PlayerTackles (Total)Sacks
Interceptions
De'Vondre Campbell700
Fred Warner900
Deommodore Lenoir700
Malik Mustapha700
Maliek Collins210
Renardo Green500
Isaac Yiadom300
Sam Okuayinonu200
Nick Bosa310
Evan Anderson300
Ji'Ayir Brown300
Leonard Floyd100
Jordan Elliott100
Kalia Davis100
Robert Beal100
-000
-000
-000

Tampa Bay Buccaneers box score

Quarterback

QuarterbackPassing YdsCompletionsPass AttsPass TDsINTsRush ydsRush att
Baker Mayfield11618291033

It was not the best game of Baker Mayfield's season. He was constantly pressured by the 49ers and had just 4.0 yards per attempt. Although he did not throw any interceptions, the Buccaneers were not able to constantly attack downfield.

Rushing and receiving

PlayerRush AttemptsRushing YardsRushing TDsReceptionsReceiving YardsReceiving TDs
Bucky Irving137313140
Rachaad White103106390
Sterling Shepard130100
Cade Otton0005350
Ryan Miller0001110
Rakim Jarrett41202100
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The game was a perfect illustration of how badly Tampa Bay misses Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Their leading receiver was Rachaad White with just 39 yards, and he's a running back. The best wide receiver for the team was Ryan Miller with just one catch for 11 yards.

Defense

PlayerTackles (Total)Sacks
Interceptions
Jordan Whitehead1200
Lavonte David800
Antoine Winfield800
KJ Britt300
J.J. Russell300
Zyon McCollum300
Calijah Kancey510
Josh Hayes600
Greg Gaines110
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka210
Ryan Miller100
Vita Vea100
Tavierre Thomas100
Christian Izien400
YaYa Diaby200
-000
-000
-000

Jordan Whitehead continues to show that he's a great player, leading the defense in tackles and being a huge presence deep downfield. Although the 49ers have a plethora of receiving options, he made sure to avoid even more big plays from the opponents.

The Buccaneers are now 4-6 and they'll have a bye week in Week 11. The 49ers are now 5-4 and they'll play the Seahawks in Week 11.

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Edited by Henrique Bulio
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