49ers Triumph Over Buccaneers, Purdy Delivers Near-Perfect Performance

San Francisco's defense shines, but red zone struggles persist as critical games loom

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy delivered a near-perfect performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completing 21 of 25 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns, earning a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
The 49ers' defense was instrumental in the victory, limiting the Buccaneers to 287 yards, forcing two turnovers and sacking Buccaneers' quarterback Baker Mayfield four times.
49ers' wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk scored on a 70-yard strike and finished with 156 yards on five receptions, while tight end George Kittle contributed 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Despite the victory, the 49ers struggled in the red zone, converting only 2 of 4 opportunities into touchdowns.
The 49ers are now entering a critical stretch in their schedule, with two games against the Seattle Seahawks and a trip to the Philadelphia Eagles, which could determine their bid for home-field advantage in the playoffs.