The 49ers turned in their most complete effort of the young season this afternoon in a 48-3 throttling of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Candlestick Park. The offense hit on all cylinders, paced by 2 TDs from all-pro tight end Vernon Davis. Frank Gore helped break the will of the Tampa Defense scoring a TD and logging his second consecutive 100+ yd rushing game. Gore's recent success has helped ease some concern about the Niners' nonexistent rushing attack early on in the season, a change which seems to have coincided with Adam Snyder's insertion into the starting lineup at right guard. Niners QB, Alex Smith, managed the game with the ruthless efficiency of an Asian accountant, going 11/19 for 170 yds and 3 scores. The same could not be said for Bucs QB, Josh Freeman, who at times seemed confused by San Francisco's blitz packages and zone coverages, even surrendering a pick-six to Carlos Rogers early in the second quarter.
The win is significant for the 49ers on many fronts, keeping them two games ahead of division rival Seattle, avenging last season's shutout loss to the Bucs, and validating last week's come from behind victory over thedreamnightmare team Philadelphia Eagles.
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