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49ers vs. Buccaneers Week 6 Recap: Niners Fall 30-19; Fred Warner Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Heartbreak in Tampa: Niners Fall to 4-2 as Warner Lost for Season

The San Francisco 49ers couldn't keep the momentum going in Florida, dropping a 30–19 contest to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the offense moved the ball, a season-high six sacks on Mac Jones and a devastating injury to Fred Warner made this a Sunday to forget for the Faithful.


🏈 NFL 2025 Season
Week 6 — October 12, 2025
Tampa, FL • Raymond James Stadium
Final Score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, San Francisco 49ers 19
Attendance: 65,842

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The 49ers during their Week 6 matchup at Raymond James Stadium.

A somber afternoon in Tampa. The 49ers lose the game and their defensive captain, Fred Warner, to a season-ending injury.


Game Summary

The 49ers' offense outgained the Buccaneers 363 to 352, but red-zone failures proved costly. Mac Jones threw for 347 yards, but relentless pressure led to six sacks and two interceptions. San Francisco settled for four Eddy Piñeiro field goals, while Baker Mayfield capitalized on defensive breakdowns.

Season Milestone: Christian McCaffrey scored the team's first rushing TD of the season, ending a franchise-record drought of 147 carries without a rushing score.

Key Player Performances

  • Mac Jones: 27/39, 347 yards, 0 TD, 2 INT — Big yardage, struggled under pressure
  • Kendrick Bourne: 5 catches, 142 yards — Back-to-back elite performances
  • Christian McCaffrey: 111 total yards, 1 rushing TD — Only 49ers touchdown
  • Jake Tonges: 6 catches, 58 yards — Reliable safety valve
  • Tatum Bethune: 10 tackles — Stepped in and led the team in stops

Turnover Battle

The 49ers finished -2 in turnover margin.

  • Early Gift: Jones interception led directly to a Buccaneers touchdown.
  • The Dagger: Late interception by Jamel Dean sealed the loss.

Looking Ahead & Injury Update

  • Fred Warner: Season-ending ankle injury requiring surgery.
  • Brock Purdy: Missed the game with a toe injury.
  • Demarcus Robinson: Left with an oblique injury; status TBD.

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Jones, McCaffrey, Bourne, Warner, Bethune, 49ers, buccaneers, Tampa, week6, recap, injury, loss, TD, nfc west, road game


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