"Warner's right ankle got trapped under safety Ji'Ayir Brown, who was tackling Rachaad White on a 10-yard run near midfield. Warner had fought off a Tristan Wirfs block and turned to join the tackle when his ankle became collateral damage. It was no coincidence White broke through the right side of the 49ers' front. Only 10 defenders were on the field."
"With Mac Jones starting a fourth game because of Brock Purdy's Week 1 toe injury, the 49ers offense sputtered, and serving as bookends were Jones' interceptions on the 49ers' first series and again with just under six minutes remaining. Jones threw for 347 yards but got sacked six times. The offense stalled out so much that Eddy Pineiro was summoned to make four field goals."
"Adding to the chaos was a sideline spat between coach Kyle Shanahan and wide receiver Jauan Jennings just before halftime, all while Shanahan was calling plays amid a two-minute drill that led to a field goal. No wonder the 49ers couldn't keep pace with the NFC South-leading Bucs and MVP candidate Baker Mayfield (256 yards, two touchdown passes). Warner was having his own sensational season until his stunning exit."
The San Francisco 49ers lost All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner to a serious right-ankle injury midway through the first quarter, and the team fell 30-19 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Warner's ankle became trapped under safety Ji'Ayir Brown during a tackle, leaving only 10 defenders on the field and allowing Rachaad White to break through. Rookie Mykel Williams rushed in and recorded his first career sack on the ensuing series. Mac Jones, starting due to Brock Purdy's toe injury, threw for 347 yards but had two interceptions and was sacked six times. Eddy Pineiro made four field goals, and a sideline spat between coach Kyle Shanahan and Jauan Jennings occurred before halftime. Baker Mayfield completed 256 yards with two touchdown passes as the Buccaneers paced the game.
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