The much-anticipated return of Christian McCaffrey is over as he is set to return in Week 10 for the 49ers. A team that has been riddled by injuries this season (again) could use the services of McCaffrey. Especially in a NFC West division where each team has at least four wins. The 49ers will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are dealing with their own injuries. Below are my 49ers at Buccaneers Preview and Predictions.
As I mentioned above, the 49ers dealt with plenty of injuries coming into this game. The 49ers will be without Brandon Aiyuk for the rest of the season. Next, both Debo Samuel and Jajuan Jennings are dealing with injuries but are expected to play in this game. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers continue to be without their top two wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin who will miss the rest of the season.
The 49ers are in a battle for the NFC West division as each team has at least four wins thus far. This is an opportunity for the 49ers to go on a run and take control of the division. The 49ers are the only team in the NFC West Division with a positive point-differential.
49ers at Buccaneers Preview and Predictions
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off an overtime loss against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. So not only are the Buccaneers on a short week but also played an overtime game. Meanwhile, the 49ers are coming off a bye week and have a huge rest advantage in this game.
The Buccaneers continue to struggle on the defensive side of the football as they have allowed 30+ points in three straight weeks. The task doesn’t get easier this week going up against the 49ers. How effective is McCaffrey going to be? We’ll see. I don’t think they give him a heavy workload in his season debut. The rest advantage alone gives me a big reason to be on the 49ers side in this game.
Best Bet: 49ers -6
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George Kittle Over 58.5 Receiving Yards
The one area the Buccaneers struggle in is defending the tight end position. Thus far this season, the Buccaneers are allowing the second most receiving yards to the tight end position. George Kittle has been a huge part of the offense for the 49ers. In fact, Kittle has gone over this projection in three out of the last four games for the 49ers.
