The 49ers are getting their best weapon back for a much-needed win on Sunday.

Fresh off a much-needed bye week, the San Francisco 49ers head on the road Saturday for a contest with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looking to start the second half of the season strong against a feisty opponent.

The 49ers return Christian McCaffrey and face a Bucs team without top receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but this one could very well be a battle, as Tampa Bay has played in two one-score games since losing their star receivers.

Heading into the game, the 49ers are seen...

We break down the San Francisco 49ers depth chart with weekly updates about starters and backups during the 2024 NFL season.

The San Francisco 49ers current depth chart for the 2024 season is listed below. The team updates the starters and backups each week due to injuries and players getting promoted or demoted in playing time.

Week 10 49ers depth chart update

The 49ers acquired defensive tackle Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans for a seventh round pick. He provides depth behind Maliek Collins and Jordan Elliott. The 49ers released linebacker Jalen Graham to make room for Davis.

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Christian McCaffrey, as expected, is also active.

The San Francisco 49ers listed their inactive list as they get set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Defensive end Nick Bosa, who suffered a hip injury during Wednesday’s practice, went through a pre-game warm-up and determined he could play through his hip pointer. Bosa will be active today. The 49ers' pass rush would have been non-existent had they missed their best player.

Safety Malik Mustapha, who did not practice this week due to a calf strain, will also play. The 49ers elevated Tashaun Gipson from the practice squad, but he’ll likely...

A healthier version of the Niners offense should help

I’ve been on record saying this is the 49ers’ most important game of the season on Sunday. In terms of playoff probabilities, this game will determine where the 49ers are health-wise and whether they are poised to make a patented late-season run to the playoffs.

According to reports, Christian McCaffrey will handle approximately 20 touches. Will that cure the 49ers’ red zone woes? It will certainly help. Facing a vulnerable Bucs defense just might be the cure for the 49ers’ offense, and 49ers fans are very confident the team will find...

Given the saga leading up to his draft selection, it’s still interesting to see how the 49ers 1st round selection from 2021 is doing—not too hot.

Trey Lance’s biggest criticism since his selection in the 2021 NFL draft was not playing enough football. It’s 2024 and he still can’t get on the field.

Yes, this is a San Francisco 49ers website, but when you think of just how exhausting the entire 2021 draft was, you know we have to keep an eye on one of the biggest storylines in the entire league that year: No. 3 overall pick (that the...

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Sunday, November 10th, 2024

Source: NFL fines 49ers’ Nick Bosa for wearing ‘MAGA’ hat

“According to league rules, players are prohibited from displaying a personal message or non-sponsored branding “at any point throughout a game day when visible at the stadium and TV audience, including postgame interviews in the locker room or on the field.”

On Wednesday, Bosa said he knew a fine was possible but indicated he’d have no problem paying the tab.”

49ers activate RB Christian McCaffrey, S Tashaun Gipson ahead of Sunday’s game in Tampa

“In addition to...

The NFL investigated Bosa last week, and found a rule violation

Last week, the league looked into fining San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa for any possible rule violations after wearing a MAGA hat during his teammates’ postgame interview after the victory over the Dallas Cowboys. On Saturday, the NFL announced Bosa was fined $11,255 for violating the following rule:

Per the NFL: Rule 5, Section 4, Article 8 of the NFL rulebook states that “throughout the period on game-day that a player is visible to the stadium and television audience (including in pregame warm-ups, in the bench area, and...

Safety Tashaun Gipson was also elevated from the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers announced a pair of transactions as they enter their Week 10 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Running back Christian McCaffrey was activated from the Injured Reserve List. This is nothing more than a transactional move, as McCaffrey told Richard Sherman that he could have played against the Dallas Cowboys, but the team wanted to be overly cautious.

Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that McCaffrey had a good week of practice and that he was going to play Sunday “unless something crazy happens” on the plane....

They were the first team Brock Purdy had his first start against.

Ahhh, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, always brings a smile to my face. And no, it’s not because of that dime Colin Kaepernick threw to Vernon Davis. But yes, that was an awesome play in its own right and one we all rememember.

No, the Buccaneers will be remembered as the team Brock Purdy got his first start against. And also where he started surprising everyone. Has it really been two years already since that game?

A bit of history for those of you with short memories. The 49ers...

He’s back, he looks good, but how much should the 49ers use him?

The San Francisco 49ers have a potential three-headed beast at the running back position. At least, now they do.

Christian McCaffrey seems more expected to play by the day. That makes Jordan Mason and Isaac Guerendo waiting as running backs two and three respectively. Add the 49ers 2023 Offensive MVP (McCaffrey) and those two and you have one of the deeper positions in the league.

Kyle Shanahan says McCaffrey looked, “awesome.” Shanahan indicated McCaffrey being taken off IR Saturday.

49ers general manager John Lynch had...

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Kyle Shanahan shares final updates ahead of 49ers-Buccaneers Week 10 matchup

“San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters after Friday’s practice as the team prepares for its Week 10 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here’s everything he said.”

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey ready to return, reflects on absence: ‘It can be dark’ (paywall)

“It can be dark sometimes, especially when it’s something like that when you’re having to watch games,” said McCaffrey, speaking with reporters for the first time since Sept. 11. “Physically, you...

Patrick Taylor Jr. was waived in anticipation of Christian McCaffrey returning

The San Francisco 49ers final injury report is out ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cornerback Charvarius Ward was ruled out. The 49ers sent multiple staff members to support Ward and his family at their daughter’s funeral:

“No players or coaches could go, unfortunately. I know [president of football operations/general manager John] Lynch went out there. I don’t know the exact number, but a number of our support staff. I know [senior director of player affairs & engagement] Austin [Moss], Pastor Earl. I got...