San Francisco
49ers
7-3
45
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe San Francisco 49ers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a commanding 45-27 victory in Week 11 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the 49ers solidified their position as a top contender, while the Buccaneers struggled to keep pace in a critical matchup.
Christian McCaffrey was the star of the show for San Francisco, racking up an impressive 164 rushing yards and contributing heavily to the team's dominant ground game. Quarterback Brock Purdy also had a solid performance, connecting effectively with Calvin Austin, who tallied 105 receiving yards, showcasing the 49ers' explosive offensive potential. Baker Mayfield did his best to keep the Buccaneers competitive, throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns, but it was not enough to overcome the San Francisco onslaught.
Defensively, the 49ers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Nick Bosa recorded a sack, while Isaiah Pola-Mao snagged an interception, adding to Tampa Bay's challenges. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Pola-Mao's interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the 49ers a comfortable lead and ultimately sealing the Buccaneers' fate in this one-sided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 240 | 2 | 2 | 83.3 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 232 | 0 | 0 | 117.8 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 25 | 164 | 6.6 | 33 | 5 | 41 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | TE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 71 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 68 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 51 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Marques Colston | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 40 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Metcalf | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Grimes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randon Fontenette | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Cromartie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 55 |

