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The 49ers Lose Fred Warner and Fall to the Buccaneers, Now What?

The 2025 season for the 49ers feels like they are facing a firing squad, yet this team takes the bullets and still competes. They lose Fred Warner to a dislocated ankle and find a way to stay in the game.

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Fred Warner reinforces his elite leadership just hours after his devastating ankle injury

One of the worst storylines to come out of Week 6 is Fred Warner's devastating injury. The undisputed leader of the San Francisco 49ers dislocated and fractured his ankle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early in the first quarter.

San Francisco 49ers News / FirstSportz / October 13

Fred Warner’s Broken Ankle Shocks Bucs Rookie Tez Johnson as 49ers Injury Woes Continue

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the Super Bowl hopefuls this year, as Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and the others were heading into the season opener with a solid roster.

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How many of the 44 NFL quarterbacks to start at least 150 games in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 12

49ers Notebook: Patrick Willis, Deebo Samuel, Baker Mayfield, others react to Fred Warner injury; Young 49ers ready to step up in Warner's absence; What made Trent so mad?

Usually there are a number of subjects being discussed in and out of the locker room following every 49ers game, but after the 30-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the conversation was unsurprisingly dominated by the season-ending ankle injury to linebacker Fred Warner.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

49ers most to blame for Week 6 loss to Buccaneers

The San Francisco 49ers are learning the hard way that talent alone doesn’t guarantee consistency. They entered Week 6 as one of the NFC’s most balanced teams.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 12

Grading the 49ers after the 30-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA -- The 49ers just lost 30-19 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers' record is now 4-2, which is good, but Fred Warner is out for the season with an ankle injury, which is not good.

Jauan Jennings News / Field Level Media / October 12

49ers WR Jauan Jennings plays with '5 broken ribs,' ankle, shoulder injuries

San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been playing with five broken ribs as well as ankle and shoulder injuries, he told reporters after the 49ers' 30-19 loss to the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 12

Key stats from the 49ers' 30-19 Week 6 loss vs. the Buccaneers

The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 4-2 on the season after a 30-19 Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 12

49ers confirm Fred Warner suffered season-ending injury; Jauan Jennings playing through broken ribs

The San Francisco 49ers lost more than just a game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—they may have lost the heart of their defense. Already without pass rusher Nick Bosa, the team suffered another crushing blow when star linebacker Fred Warner went down with a devastating injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

49ers’ Jauan Jennings seemingly has a big issue with Kyle Shanahan

Tensions appear to be boiling over between San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings and coach Kyle Shanahan. Jennings and Shanahan got into a spat on the sidelines just before halftime of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Injuries to monitor after Week 6: Fred Warner's brutal injury could decrease 49ers' Super Bowl chances

From a San Francisco 49ers linebacker to a Cincinnati Bengals defensive end, here are five players we're tracking after Week 6.

Tez Johnson had the craziest reaction to Fred Warner’s injury

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Fred Warner suffers gruesome leg injury during 49ers-Bucs game

The San Francisco 49ers have taken yet another sickening blow. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner suffered a gruesome injury during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Mac Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Mac Jones Development Emerges After 49ers News on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers are off to a strong start this season despite dealing with a string of injuries to their offensive core. All-Pro tight end George Kittle has not played since Week 1, and starting quarterback Brock Purdy has appeared in just two games while managing a toe injury.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 12

Assessing Brock Purdy's chances of returning for the 49ers in Week 7

It sounds like Brock Purdy is nearing a return from a toe injury that he suffered in Week 1 and reaggravated in Week 4. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Purdy has "a chance" to start for the 49ers next week when they face the Atlanta Falcons at home.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 11

How the 49ers will use Jake Tonges when George Kittle returns

George Kittle is one of the San Francisco 49ers' most indispensable players. He's also likely to retire as a lifelong member of the organization. Except for the 2020 season, Kittle has maintained an impressive level of consistency that reflects his importance to the team.

Malik Mustapha News / Field Level Media / October 11

49ers S Malik Mustapha (knee) set to make season debut

San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha is set to make his season debut Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after he was activated from the physically unable to perform list following a knee injury.