The San Francisco 49ers will once again trust backup quarterback Mac Jones to lead the offense against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with Brock Purdy sidelined another week.

In Purdy’s absence, Jones has been a revelation, powering San Francisco to a 3-0 record in his starts. His pocket presence, ability to get the ball out quickly and success targeting the middle of the field are standout traits through five weeks.

Those attributes are a necessary component of the 49ers’ success. Their running game ranks dead last with 3.1 yards per attempt this season, according to TeamRankings.com , and will be crucial to a potential victory on Sunday against the Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers boast the eighth-best run defense, according to Pro Football Focus. However, their secondary is depleted with

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