NFL power rankings: Close isn't enough for 49ers entering Week 5

NFL power rankings: Close isn’t enough for 49ers entering Week 5

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts to another touchdown by the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 30, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

L, 48-10 @ Bears. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 21. team. 48.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffer a pretty substantial fall in our NFL power rankings for a couple of reasons.

First, the score — a 48-10 lopsided loss on the road to the Chicago Bears. That’s about as bad as it gets, and the Bucs had zero answers for Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Few teams can say that since Trubisky joined the league last season, and that’s not a good thing.

On top of that, it appears as if the “Fitz Magic” for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is officially over. He was pulled for Jameis Winston after going 9-of-18 for 126 yards and tossing an interception.

At least wide receiver DeSean Jackson was a positive for Tampa Bay.

That was about it, though, and the Buccaneers are looking to be the team many thought they’d be to start the season. Those two wins to open the year are a distant memory now.