"The 49ers couldn't overcome their season-long injury issues Sunday as they fell in Tampa to the Buccaneers 30-19. Fred Warner went down with a gruesome ankle injury in the first quarter, leaving the defense without its vocal leader in the middle. The offense settled for a quartet of field goals from Eddy Pineiro alongside Christian McCaffrey's first rushing touchdown of the season. The Bucs had two rushing scores and Baker Mayfield passed for two more, going 17-of-23 for 256 yards."
"Mac Jones, starting again for Brock Purdy, did not match Mayfield, the ultimate top pick-turned-backup-turned starter again, a course Jones is seeking to chart as the 49ers' second-stringer. He completed 27 of 39 passes for 347 yards but had no touchdowns and two interceptions, being sacked six times and fumbling once. Jauan Jennings returned to the lineup but only had one catch for seven yards, while Kendrick Bourne led the Niners with 142 yards on five receptions."
"It's big. Anytime you lose one of your best players, also a huge leader, it's obviously a huge blow. I feel bad for Fred right now. He was in good spirits, though. He's got a good foundation. I've got a lot of faith in Tatum (Bethune) and he's the next man up. He's going to have to do it throughout the year."
Fred Warner suffered a dislocated ankle that appears to be broken and will require surgery, removing the defensive leader. The 49ers lost 30-19 in Tampa Bay. The offense produced four Eddy Pineiro field goals and Christian McCaffrey's first rushing touchdown of the season. Baker Mayfield threw two touchdowns, completing 17-of-23 for 256 yards, while the Buccaneers added two rushing scores. Mac Jones completed 27 of 39 passes for 347 yards but posted no touchdowns, two interceptions, six sacks and a fumble. Kendrick Bourne had 142 yards on five catches; Jauan Jennings returned but totaled one catch for seven yards. Tatum Bethune is expected to step in at linebacker.
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