The San Francisco 49ers wrap up a three-game homestand this week as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium and look for their sixth-consecutive win. This matchup marks the 26th meeting between the two teams and the second time Tampa Bay has visited Levi's Stadium. San Francisco leads the all-time series against Tampa Bay, 18-7.
Previous game
Last week, the Niners beat the Miami Dolphins 33-17. Offensively, the 49ers registered 351 total yards and dominated the game clock, possessing the ball for 40:34. QB Brock Purdy completed 25 of his 37 passing attempts for 210 yards and threw the first two touchdown passes of his career, a three-yard pass to FB Kyle Juszczyk and a three-yard pass to RB Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey led the team in rushing yards with 66 and receiving yards with 88. RB Jordan Mason registered 51 rushing yards on eight attempts, and WR Deebo Samuel caught six passes for 58 yards.
On defense, the 49ers allowed just 33 rushing yards on the day and registered four takeaways. DB Deommodore Lenoir and DB Jimmie Ward both intercepted Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa once, giving Lenoir the first interception of his career and Ward his second this season. LB Fred Warner also registered an interception on QB Skylar Thompson, his first of the season. LB Dre Greenlaw led the team with eight tackles and returned a fumble 23 yards for a touchdown, giving him the second fumble recovery of his career. DL Nick Bosa registered 3.0 sacks on the day, pushing his season total to 14.5.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the above breakdown.
Below is everything you need to know to follow the upcoming game.
When does the game start?
Sunday, December 11 at 1:25 p.m. PT
Where is the game being played?
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Who are the head coaches?
49ers: Kyle Shanahan
Buccaneers: Todd Bowles
What channel is the game on?
Network: FOX
Play-By-Play: Kevin Burkhardt
Color Analyst: Greg Olsen
Sideline Reporter: Erin Andrews
Sideline Reporter: Tom Rinaldi
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can find the game on channel 713 on DirecTV.
What areas will receive the broadcast?
The broadcast will be viewable within the markets designated below for those without NFL Sunday Ticket.
Coverage map courtesy of 506sports.com
Where can I stream the game?
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers can stream the game using the service's official mobile app. Additionally, NFL+ subscribers can stream the game in its entirety once the matchup has been completed.
Bay Area fans can stream the game through the official 49ers app or at 49ers.com.
Where can I listen to the radio broadcast?
Bay Area fans can listen on KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM and The Bone 107.7 FM, where Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will call the game.
Jesús Zárate and Mayra Gomez will call the game in Spanish. That broadcast can be listened to at 49ers.com/news/Espanol.
Tampa area fans can listen on 98ROCK, where Gene Deckerhoff and Dave Moore will call the game.
Nationally, fans can listen to the game via Compass Media Networks, where Troy Clardy and Brian Baldinger will call the game.
NFL+ subscribers can listen to the game through that service.
Tampa Bay: SiriusXM 133 or 382 and the SXM App
San Francisco: SiriusXM 82 or 227 and the SXM App
Game discussion
Fans can discuss the game within our Niner Talk forum.
How has this series played out historically?
Matchups: 25
Series Record: 49ers lead series 18-7
49ers Home Record vs. Buccaneers: 49ers lead series 12-3
49ers Away Record vs. Buccaneers: 49ers lead series 6-4
First Meeting: 10/30/77, 49ers win 20-10, at SF
Last Meeting: 9/8/19, 49ers win 31-17, at TB
Current Streak: Won 1
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 9 (12/4/83 – 10/23/94)
Longest Buccaneers Win Streak: 2-2 times (Last 10/23/16 – 11/25/18)
Most 49ers Points: 48 (10/9/11): 49ers win 48-3, at SF
Most Buccaneers Points: 35 (11/21/04): Buccaneers win 35-3, at TB
49ers Shutouts: None
Buccaneers Shutouts: 1 (11/21/10), Buccaneers win 21-0, at SF
49ers Notes
- QB BROCK PURDY (rookie) completed 25 of 37 atts. (67.6 pct.) for 210 yards & 2 TDs vs. 1 INT for a 88.8 passer rating vs. MIA. He'll make his 1st career start in Week 14.
- RB CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY had 8 catches, 146 scrimmage yards (80 rec, 66 rush) & a TD catch last week & became the 6th player ever with 20+ rush TDs (34) & 20+ rec. TDs (20) in 1st 6 seasons. He has 7 TDs (5 rush, 2 rec.) in his past 5 games vs. TB & aims for his 3rd in row vs. TB with 2+ TDs. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in each of his 7 career games vs. TB. Leads active players with 112.3 scrimmage yards per game.
- TE GEORGE KITTLE had 8 catches for 54 yards in the last meeting & aims for his 3rd in a row vs. TB with 6+ receptions.
- WR DEEBO SAMUEL earned his 3rd-career 50-catch season (50) & is 1 of 3 (Austin Ekeler & Christian McCaffrey) with 500+ rec. yards (569) & 200+ rush yards (207) in 2022.
- WR BRANDON AIYUK has 5+ catches in 6 of his past 7 games & aims for his 5th in a row at home with 5+ receptions.
- DL NICK BOSA tied his career high with 3 sacks & had his 1st FF of the season last week. He leads the NFL with 14.5 sacks. He can become 5th player since 2000 with 15+ sacks in consecutive seasons & 5th player since 1982 with 15+ sacks in 2 of 1st 4 seasons.
- LB FRED WARNER had 1st INT of the season last week. He has a career-high 10 PD in 2022, most among LBs. He had 9 tackles, a FF & a PD in the last meeting & aims for his 3rd in a row vs. TB with 7+ tackles & PD.
- LB DRE GREENLAW had 1st-career FR-TD last week. He aims for his 3rd in a row with FR, 4th in a row with PD & 5th in a row with 5+ tackles.
- DB JIMMIE WARD had 2nd INT of the season last week & aims for his 4th in a row with a PD.
