Yes the 49ers are 4-4. No one doubts their talent, though, especially since they are going to be reinforced coming off their bye with Christian McCaffrey, Jauan Jennings and kicker Jake Moody all likely to return here. Deebo Samuel should be a go, too.

Let the record show that San Francisco is 16-2 following a Week 9 bye during the past two seasons.

Tampa Bay's defense is way down, ranking 28th in points allowed and 30th in pass defense. Tampa Bay's gassed defense was on the field for 83 plays this past Monday night in an overtime road loss to the Chiefs. Now they're playing on one less day of rest. Unlike the rested 49ers, the Buccaneers haven't had their bye yet. This will be their 10th straight week of action.

Baker Mayfield has compensated for the loss of his two star wideouts, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, by targeting tight end Cade Otton and his running backs out of the backfield. The 49ers' linebackers, though, are excellent in covering tight ends and running backs. The 49ers have a defensive passer rating of 78.7, fourth-best in the NFL.