The 8-4 49ers seek to maintain their hold of the NFC West as they face the Buccaneers at home. Tom Brady, coming off an epic comeback against the Saints, faces a much stiffer test against the vaunted 49ers defense. The same can be said for rookie QB Brock Purdy, taking over for the injured Jimmy Garoppolo against a respect Tampa Bay defense.

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