The San Francisco 49ers have been dealing with the injury bug yet again this season, so getting some extra rest after a divisional rivalry on Thursday Night Football is much needed. Even still, they have to travel across the nation to play Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which means that we’ve got our best 49ers vs. Buccaneers predictions for Sunday.

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Sleeper 49ers vs. Buccaneers Predictions for NFL Week 6, Sunday 10/12

This past weekend, we saw Baker Mayfield and the Bucs in the same situation that the 49ers will be in this Sunday in terms of traveling across the country. They did so and beat the Seattle Seahawks, and now all four of their wins this season have come in the final minute! It was also one that helped us hit an overall Week 6 best bet on Sam Darnold.

As for Baker Mayfield, his career turnaround is borderline unbelievable, and speaking of QBs, who will be under center for the 49ers? After Brock Purdy returned in Week 4, the short turnaround to TNF forced Mac Jones back into action. Not that it upset San Fran fans - they improved to 4-1 on the season.

Therefore, this coast-to-coast clash of 4-1 teams could be a potential NFC Championship Game preview! The 49ers QB situation is even more of a factor given how these teams match up, and to best explain what we mean, we can transition to our best bet.
 

 

 

49ers vs. Buccaneers Best Bet: Brock Purdy / Mac Jones Passing Yards (Add to a Sleeper Fantasy Lineup)

One of our best bets of the entire slate was for Sam Darnold to have 30+ pass attempts, and that was in large part due to the Bucs defense looking much like it did last year. That would be absolutely remarkable against the run while having weaknesses through the air.

We aren’t saying that they’re as bad as the Baltimore Ravens or Dallas Cowboys, but Darnold did just throw for 341 yards and four touchdown passes. What’s extremely interesting is how the 49ers vs. Buccaneers odds can shift depending on the QB, and we don’t mean just the point spread.

Last week, when oddsmakers expected Brock Purdy on the field, his passing yards prop was 243.5 yards. Then, when it shifted to Mac Jones, it was just 214.5 yards. Well, he threw for 342 yards, making it 279+ in all three of his starts this year! Therefore, we fully expect an increased value for this Sunday.

Even still, we’d prefer this approach with any number 250 or less more than pass attempts, as even that line nearly hit 35 last week, and oddsmakers know Tampa can be had through the air. We’ll reassess as San Fran QB news comes out, but for now, we’ll take either Brock Purdy or Mac Jones over up to 249.5 passing yards (also use their Sleeper player card).

As of Friday, the expectation is that Mac Jones will be the one back under center with Sleeper currently listing his passing yards prop line at 246.5, which good news given our cut-off above!
 

 

 

How To Watch 49ers vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 6

Tampa has the luxury of NOT being the ones taking the 3,000-mile trip, and here’s how to watch 49ers vs. Buccaneers NFL Week 6:

  • Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
  • When: 1 PM ET on 10/12
  • Watch on TV: CBS
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+
     
 

 

49ers vs. Buccaneers Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

The San Fran QB situation not only affects our best bet, but it will also influence the overall 49ers vs. Buccaneers odds for Sunday:

 

 

49ers vs. Buccaneers Injury Report & Latest News

Once again, the Brock Purdy or Mac Jones situation is the biggest 49ers vs. Buccaneers injury news to monitor. We’ll also likely see Baker Mayfield questionable with the hits he takes, but we know how much it takes for him to ever miss a game, so that is certainly not expected.

What is expected is that Tampa RB Bucky Irving will miss yet another game, as it’s actually his shoulder that is in even worse shape than his foot injury. Regardless, 49ers vs. Buccaneers injury news is crucial for this matchup, so be sure to keep tabs on the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report.
 

 

 

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