Final2022 Week 14

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 14 2022

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Away

7

San Francisco 49ers

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buccaneers00707
49ers7217035

TB 7SF 35 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tom Brady

    TB · QB

    12.1PPR pts

    34/55, 253 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Christian McCaffrey

    SF · RB

    29.3PPR pts

    14 ATT, 119 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 34 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Rachaad White

    TB · RB

    10.7PPR pts

    13 ATT, 56 YDS, 5 REC, 21 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Dre Greenlaw

    SF

    1 INT, 15 TKL

49ers 35, Buccaneers 7: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 28–0 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter to win 35–7. The 49ers finished with a 404–322 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play.

Tampa Bay didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Buccaneers went 4-for-16 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 32:40.

Key advantages

  • +2.4 yards/play SF 6.8 · TB 4.4
  • +2 turnover margin SF 1 · TB 3 turnovers
  • +82 total yards SF 404 · TB 322

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Buccaneers vs 49ers
BuccaneersStat49ers
4.4Yards per play6.8
3Turnovers1
322Total yards404
Other team stats
74Plays59
25%Third-down conversion44%
27:20Time of possession32:40

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored five touchdowns; the Buccaneers scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Buccaneers vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayTBSF
1st quarter
12:26SFDeebo Samuel 13-yard TD run Takes leadRobbie Gould XP07
2nd quarter
14:55SFBrock Purdy 2-yard TD run Extends leadRobbie Gould XP014
7:49SFBrock Purdy → Christian McCaffrey, 27-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP021
0:15SFBrock Purdy → Brandon Aiyuk, 32-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP028
3rd quarter
14:01SFChristian McCaffrey 38-yard TD run Extends leadRobbie Gould XP035
2:48TBTom Brady → Russell Gage, 8-yard TDRyan Succop XP735
4th quarter
No scoring

Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs 49ers, Week 14 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Christian McCaffreySFRB29.3 PTSRB2
  2. Brock PurdySFQB21.7 PTSQB8
  3. Deebo SamuelSFWR14.4 PTSWR24
  4. Brandon AiyukSFWR13.7 PTSWR28

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tom BradyTBQB12.1QB1834/552531220063.7
Brock PurdySFQB21.7QB816/2118520231134.0Start/Sit →
Josh JohnsonSFQB0.7QB311/2100023064.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Christian McCaffreySFRB29.3RB2RB14119132341Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR14.4WR24WR421154430
Brandon AiyukSFWR13.7WR28WR———32571
Rachaad WhiteTBRB10.7RB21RB1356055210Start/Sit →
Leonard FournetteTBRB10.6RB22RB413076330
Chris GodwinTBWR10.4WR37WR———95540
Russell GageTBWR9.2WR46WR———22121
Julio JonesTBWR8.8WR48WR———85380
Mike EvansTBWR8.4WR50WR———94440Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE6.8TE15TE———54280Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE6.8TE16TE———54280Start/Sit →
Jordan MasonSFRB5.6RB35RB11560————
Cameron BrateTBTE3.2TE24TE———42120
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2.8WR79WR37011110
Ko KieftTBTE2.1TE30TE———11110Start/Sit →
Danny GraySFWR2.0WR83WR———11100
Jauan JenningsSFWR1.5WR90WR———2150Start/Sit →
Scotty MillerTBWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Chris GodwinWR69 snaps91%
  2. Mike EvansWR66 snaps87%
  3. Julio JonesWR55 snaps72%
  4. Cade OttonTE45 snaps59%
  5. Rachaad WhiteRB40 snaps53%

Target Share51 targets

  1. Mike Evans18%, 9 targets
  2. Chris Godwin18%, 9 targets
  3. Julio Jones16%, 8 targets
  4. Leonard Fournette14%, 7 targets
  5. Cade Otton10%, 5 targets
  6. Other25%, 13 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Rachaad White68%, 13 carries
  2. Leonard Fournette21%, 4 carries
  3. Tom Brady11%, 2 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE50 snaps79%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR49 snaps78%
  3. Christian McCaffreyRB44 snaps70%
  4. Ray-Ray McCloudWR28 snaps44%
  5. Deebo SamuelWR27 snaps43%

Target Share20 targets

  1. George Kittle25%, 5 targets
  2. Deebo Samuel25%, 5 targets
  3. Christian McCaffrey15%, 3 targets
  4. Brandon Aiyuk15%, 3 targets
  5. Jauan Jennings10%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 2 targets

Carry Share36 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey39%, 14 carries
  2. Jordan Mason31%, 11 carries
  3. Deebo Samuel11%, 4 carries
  4. Ray-Ray McCloud8%, 3 carries
  5. Josh Johnson6%, 2 carries
  6. Other6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Chris GodwinTBWR6991%918%0
Mike EvansTBWR6687%918%0
George KittleSFTE5079%525%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR4978%315%0
Julio JonesTBWR5572%816%0
Christian McCaffreySFRB4470%315%14
Cade OttonTBTE4559%510%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB4053%510%13
Leonard FournetteTBRB3647%714%4
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR2844%15%3
Deebo SamuelSFWR2743%525%4
Cameron BrateTBTE2837%48%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR2235%210%0
Russell GageTBWR2533%24%0
Jordan MasonSFRB1930%00%11
Tyler KroftSFTE1625%00%0
Danny GraySFWR1321%15%0
Scotty MillerTBWR1114%12%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE610%00%0
Ko KieftTBTE57%12%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+15.3Christian McCaffrey29.3 PTS vs 14.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−12.5Tom Brady12.1 PTS vs 24.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume24.6 xFPTom Brady12.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tom BradyTB · QB12.124.6−12.5100%55 att—55211%00%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB10.716.7−6.053%68% car—01368%510%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR10.415.0−4.691%18% tgt—000%918%
Mike EvansTB · WR8.415.0−6.687%18% tgt—000%918%
Leonard FournetteTB · RB10.614.2−3.647%21% car—0421%714%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB29.314.0+15.370%39% car—01439%314%
Julio JonesTB · WR8.813.3−4.572%16% tgt—000%816%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR14.410.9+3.543%23% tgt—0411%523%
Brock PurdySF · QB21.710.2+11.583%21 att—2126%00%
Cade OttonTB · TE6.88.3−1.559%10% tgt—000%510%
George KittleSF · TE6.88.3−1.579%23% tgt—000%523%
Jordan MasonSF · RB5.67.1−1.530%31% car—01131%00%
Cameron BrateTB · TE3.26.7−3.537%8% tgt—000%48%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR13.75.0+8.778%14% tgt—000%314%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR2.83.6−0.844%8% car—038%15%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR1.53.3−1.835%9% tgt—000%29%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB2.73.3−0.6—9% tgt—000%29%
Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR9.23.3+5.933%4% tgt—000%24%
Josh JohnsonSF · —0.72.1−1.417%6% car—226%00%
Danny GraySF · WR2.01.7+0.321%5% tgt—000%15%
Ko KieftTB · TE2.11.7+0.47%2% tgt—000%12%
Scotty MillerTB · WR0.01.7−1.714%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Buccaneers 51 targets and 19 carries; 49ers 22 targets and 36 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tom Brady Unlucky

TB · QB · 12.1 pts on 24.6 expected

34 of 55 passing for 253 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Brock Purdy Ran hot

SF · QB · 21.7 pts on 10.2 expected

16 of 21 passing for 185 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 3 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Rachaad White Volume, no payoff

TB · RB · 10.7 pts on 16.7 expected

5 targets (10% of the team's), 5 catches for 21 yards; 13 carries (68% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rachaad White →

Chris Godwin Jr.

TB · WR · 10.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Christian McCaffrey Ran hot

SF · RB · 29.3 pts on 14.0 expected

3 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown; 14 carries (39% of the team's) for 119 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Deebo Samuel Sr.

SF · WR · 14.4 pts on 10.9 expected

5 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards; 4 carries (11% of the team's) for 21 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.9 expected.

Mike Evans Unlucky

TB · WR · 8.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (18% of the team's), 4 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Brandon Aiyuk Ran hot

SF · WR · 13.7 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Rachaad White led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Leonard Fournette before this game.
  • Stock up: Julio Jones played 72% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock down: Leonard Fournette lost the backfield lead: 47% of the snaps to Rachaad White's 53%.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Jordan Mason played 30% of the snaps, up from a 11% season average.
  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 44% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock down: Deebo Samuel Sr. played 43% of the snaps, down from a 79% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Buccaneers defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toBuccaneers D49ers D
QBs15.514.6
RBs18.715.5
WRs34.236.4
TEs13.010.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 60%, stood at >99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 6 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +18Samuel 13-yd TD run60% → 78%Q1 12:26
  2. +13Purdy 2-yd TD run79% → 92%Q2 14:55
  3. +5Purdy → McCaffrey, 27-yd TD93% → 98%Q2 7:49

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Buccaneers vs 49ers
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
74Plays59
74%Pass rate39%
4.6Yds / dropback8.5
3.6Yds / carry5.8
4/16Third downs4/9

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 15 fewer plays but gained 3.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • TB Godwin 18% · Evans 18% · Jones 16%
  • SF Samuel 23% · Kittle 23% · Aiyuk 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Buccaneers vs 49ers
ResultTBSF
Touchdowns15
Field goals00
Punts33
Turnovers31
Turnovers on downs21
Missed field goals10

SF turnover edge: +2

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The 49ers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:005672:34Touchdown
TBQ1 12:2610404:17Missed FG
SFQ1 8:093-51:43Punt
TBQ1 6:26301:43Punt
SFQ1 4:438624:48Touchdown
TBQ2 14:55371:45Punt
SFQ2 13:109715:21Touchdown
TBQ2 7:49341:04Punt
SFQ2 6:455261:40Fumble
TBQ2 5:058512:36Downs
SFQ2 2:297912:14Touchdown
TBQ2 0:151-10:15End of half
TBQ3 15:00350:47Interception
SFQ3 14:132380:12Touchdown
TBQ3 14:0112464:17Interception
SFQ3 9:443-22:30Punt
TBQ3 7:1413744:26Touchdown
SFQ3 2:486304:17Punt
TBQ4 13:3115574:51Downs
SFQ4 8:406313:52Downs
TBQ4 4:48491:19Fumble
SFQ4 3:295123:29End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Buccaneers vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Buccaneers and 49ers first met in 1977 and have played 29 times since.

All-time series
21–849ers lead, 29 meetings since 1977
Postseason
1–0Buccaneers won in 2002
Largest Buccaneers win
35–32004
Largest 49ers win
48–32011

Since 2021

3–1 49ers lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Buccaneers vs 49ers
BuccaneersStat49ers
8-9Record13-4
18.4Points per game26.5
346.7Yards per game365.6
5.1Yards per play5.9
21.1Points allowed per game16.3
324.3Yards allowed per game300.6

Buccaneers vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −3.549ers covered by 24.5
Total
38.5Over: 42 points scored (by 3.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers21.035+14.0
Buccaneers17.57−10.5

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Buccaneers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread
3–9–1
Over/under
3–10
ATS as favorite
3–8–1
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
2–4

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
8–5
Over/under
6–7
ATS as favorite
8–4
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
5–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Buccaneers and 49ers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Buccaneer or a 49er, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Buccaneers vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Buccaneers vs 49ers Week 14 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35–7 in Week 14 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on December 11, 2022. See the 49ers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Buccaneers vs 49ers?

The final score was 49ers 35, Buccaneers 7. The 49ers led 28–0 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 7, 49ers 7.

What happened in the Buccaneers vs 49ers game?

San Francisco led 28–0 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter to win 35–7. The 49ers finished with a 404–322 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play. Christian McCaffrey led all players with 2 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 14 carries for 119 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 3 turnovers, the 49ers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs 49ers?

Christian McCaffrey led the game with 29.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB2 of Week 14, on 2 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 14 carries for 119 rushing yards and a touchdown. Brock Purdy was next with 21.7 (QB8). See Christian McCaffrey's 2022 game log.

Who led Buccaneers vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 34 of 55 for 253 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 14 carries for 119 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) led in receiving with 2 catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Christian McCaffrey score against the Buccaneers?

Christian McCaffrey scored 29.3 points in PPR leagues, 28.3 in half-PPR and 27.3 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 14 of the 2022 season, on 2 catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, plus 14 carries for 119 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs 49ers?

Christian McCaffrey outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.3 PPR points on 14.0 xFP (+15.3). Tom Brady fell furthest short, with 12.1 points on 24.6 xFP (−12.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the 49ers beat the Buccaneers?

The 49ers beat the Buccaneers 35–7 because they averaged 6.8 yards per play to 4.4, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 404–322.

Which team won the turnover battle in Buccaneers vs 49ers?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 3 times and the 49ers 1 time. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time Buccaneers vs 49ers record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 21–8 across 29 meetings since 1977, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Buccaneers and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on September 8, 2019, when the 49ers beat the Buccaneers 31–17.

Have the Buccaneers and 49ers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2002 playoffs. The Buccaneers are 1–0 against the 49ers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Buccaneers vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 38.5. That implied about 21.0 points for the 49ers and 17.5 for the Buccaneers.

Did Buccaneers vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 38.5, and the teams combined for 42 points, 3.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Buccaneers vs 49ers?

The 49ers covered by 24.5 against the closing line of 49ers −3.5. The final margin was 28 points.