Two of the NFC’s top teams collide as the San Francisco 49ers (4-1) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1) on Sunday, October 12, at Raymond James Stadium. Both clubs enter with legitimate playoff aspirations but for different reasons .

San Francisco had extra time to prepare after edging the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime on Week 5 Thursday Night Football. That game showcased both the 49ers’ resilience and their mounting injury challenges. With Brock Purdy sidelined, Mac Jones played through multiple ailments. He delivered a gritty 342-yard, two-touchdown performance despite taking several hard hits. The win, though costly, gave head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team momentum heading into a crucial road test.

On the other side, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers enter brimming with

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