McKivitz has been a slightly above-average tackle in the NFL, which is why the 49ers decided to pay him, because that is hard to find. However, that means he comes with his flaws; it typically comes in pass protection as speed rushers who can get lower than him and beat him around the edge.

The 49ers are starting backup quarterback Mac Jones, who will be making his fifth appearance in seven games in place of Brock Purdy. The Niners are getting somewhat healthier with the return of star tight end George Kittle,

The San Francisco 49ers drew attention for their interest in former Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

While the loss already had to sting by itself, San Francisco’s three-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams may find himself having even more disdain for the Week 6 loss. With 5:52 remaining in the fourth quarter and the 49ers trailing 27-19, Williams got tangled up with Tampa Bay safety Tykee Smith.

The San Francisco 49ers are interested in trading for Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, but Cincinnati is unwilling yet.

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out for his third straight game for the San Francisco 49ers due to a toe injury. Mac Jones will start against the Atlanta Falcons.

The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here's who had the best and worst days, according to Pro Football Focus.