The Bucs fell to 9-6 on the season with this loss.  It’s hard to figure out how the Bucs lost this game despite out-yarding the 49ers 434-213!  Jeff Garcia started the game and he completed 12 of 20 passes for 196 yards with a TD pass.  Luke McCown followed Garcia in the game and he completed 18 of 32 passes for 185 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 interception.  He also carried the ball 2 times for 17 yards (8.5 ypc).  Ernest Graham just made a token appearance as he carried the ball 9 times for 21 yards (2.3 ypc).  TEs Alex Smith (6 rec, 79 yards) and Jerramy Stevens (4 rec, 73 yards) led the way in the passing game for the Bucs.  The Bucs finished up with 67 yards on 24 carries (2.8 ypc) and they also completed 30 of 52 passes for 367 yards.

The Bucs defense was led by linebacker Barrett Rudd who had 6 tackles and a fumble recovery.  The 49ers finished up with 97 yards rushing with 29 carries (3.3 ypc) and they also completed 11 of 24 passes for 116 yards.

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