Through the first five weeks of the season, seven teams possess a record of 4-1. And of those seven, the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had particularly interesting paths towards being tied for the best record in the league.

Despite injuries they have suffered to rob them of star power, the 49ers have managed to go 4-1 following their tried and true formula under coach Kyle Shanahan, but this time with a different quarterback: With a toe injury having sidelined Brock Purdy , Mac Jones has stepped into the starting role and revitalized his own career, leading the 49ers to three wins that have allowed them to take the top spot in the NFC West after a Thursday Night win over the Los Angeles Rams .

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