Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-11
9
FINAL
41
San Francisco
49ers
0-14
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-9 in Week 16 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. The victory reflects the 49ers' dominance on both sides of the ball as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 269 yards and a touchdown while adding 65 rushing yards, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. Ricky Pearsall was Purdy's top target, racking up 92 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the 49ers' offensive firepower. The team's ability to move the ball effectively and sustain drives was crucial in their overwhelming win.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, with Nick Bosa recording 1.5 sacks to pressure the Buccaneers' offense throughout the game. Tampa Bay struggled to find rhythm, and Bosa's disruptive play was a key factor in turning the tide early on. The combination of strong defensive pressure and a potent offensive showing created a perfect storm for San Francisco, leading to their decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 269 | 1 | 0 | 94.6 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 25 | 11 | 44% | 114 | 1 | 0 | 71.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 55 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 65 | 6.5 | 42 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 42 | 2.6 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 13 | 29 | 2.2 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 8 | 92 | 11.5 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick McMorris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Chambliss | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 56 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

