49ers QB Brock Purdy Out Against Bucs, Mac Jones to Start

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday without a key player. Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss the game due to a toe injury, paving the way for Mac Jones to start in his place.

Jones, a former first-round pick of the New England Patriots, comes into the game with a perfect 3-0 record this season. He has thrown for 905 yards, averaging 301.7 yards per game, with six touchdowns and just one interception. Despite nursing a knee injury, Jones is eager to make an impact.

The injury list for San Francisco includes defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Yetur Gross-Matos, as well as wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jordan Watkins. Their absence may impact the team’s defensive strategy against the Buccaneers, who are currently 4-1 after a thrilling win in Seattle.

Fans and players alike are buzzing with excitement over the matchup. “Let’s get after him, please!!!” was a sentiment expressed by Tampa Bay fans on social media.

Many believe that halting the 49ers’ star running back, Christian McCaffrey, is crucial for the Buccaneers’ defensive success. “The key is to stop McCaffrey,” one fan stated. “We need to double team him on every play.” While others worry about the Bucs’ pass defense, some are confident that the team will excel on game day.

As the Buccaneers prepare for Sunday, the anticipation grows among fans. Though the team has struggled with adjustments and injuries, Baker Mayfield’s performance has garnered positive attention.

“This team has given him weapons galore and encouragement to be himself,” a fan remarked regarding Mayfield. “We’re watching a QB savant that the whole country is pulling for.”

The Buccaneers aim to capitalize on their home advantage at Raymond James Stadium and maintain their winning streak against the 49ers.