Niner Noise
FanSided
If the 49ers aren't prepared for Tampa Bay's newest offensive weapon, their lead over the NFC West could shrink.
Scott Conrad|
There is talk of quarterback controversy brewing in San Francisco between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones. This talk is overblown, but former 49ers quarterback Steve young things awkwardness between Jones and Purdy could be good.
Nick San Miguel|
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters has struggled in pass coverage in recent weeks.
Luke Norris|
The San Francisco 49ers have always been thought of as a team that wears red and gold, but up to this point in the 2025 season they have mainly worn white and gold. That is going to change this Sunday even though they are on the road.
Nick San Miguel|
The San Francisco 49ers have benefitted from the connection between quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne this season. Bourne took a minor swipe at the New England Patriots in explaining Jones' resurgence in San Francisco.
Nick San Miguel|
Ricky Pearsall is poised to miss a second consecutive week, meaning the shorthanded 49ers will again have a tough go of it against the
Peter Panacy|
The banged-up 49ers are again shorthanded at wide receiver, meaning Mac Jones will need to rely on his chemistry with a key veteran.
Peter Panacy|
Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers have done a good job protecting the ball, while the 49ers have been horrid at trying to take it away.
Peter Panacy|
The 49ers are banged up, yes, but the Buccaneers are also dealing with plenty of injury issues ahead of their Week 6 showdown, too.
Peter Panacy|
Chip Kelly is already feeling the heat from the Raiders, and 49ers fans can painfully recall that dreadful 2016 season in which he was San Francisco's head coach.
Peter Panacy|
The 49ers would love to get their hands on a proven pass-rusher, and there's one player who stands out above the rest.
Peter Panacy|
The San Francisco 49ers have had a very solid start to the 2025 NFL season. They have a 4-1 record and sit atop the NFC West, but head coach Kyle Shanahan seemed to pump the brakes on high expectations for this team.
Nick San Miguel|
The 49ers have gotten by without Malik Mustapha up to this point in the season, but his return from last year's ACL tear should provide a massive boost.
Peter Panacy|
The NFL trade deadline is coming up in a few weeks, but teams have to be thinking of ways to improve their roster. The San Francisco 49ers have a great trade chip in quarterback Mac Jones, and they could strike a deal with the Tennessee Titans that could
Nick San Miguel|
Finding an interim replacement for Nick Bosa might be atop the 49ers' priorities at the trade deadline, at least according to John Lynch.
Peter Panacy|
San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Los Angeles Rams.
Luke Norris|
The San Francisco 49ers have a clear need at edge rusher after losing Nick Bosa for the remainder of the season. They also have a surplus of wide receivers which is why they could offload Aiyuk to improve their pass rush.
Nick San Miguel|
Mac Jones has been having a bounce back year with the San Francisco 49ers, and he’ll likely have the opportunity to take things to another level in Week 6.
Jaleel Grandberry|
According to the latest injury news, Brock Purdy might again give way to Mac Jones when the 49ers visit the Buccaneers in Week 6.
Peter Panacy|
The 49ers have been linked to a standout tight end leading up to the NFL trade deadline, but the move doesn't quite add up.
Peter Panacy|
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