TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ADVENTHEALTH TRAINING CENTER ONE BUCCANEER PLACE, TAMPA FLORIDA 2019 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE TEL (813) 554-1311 COMMUNICATIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (0-0) VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (0-0) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 4:25 P.M. ET RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,618) TELEVISION: FOX PLAY-BY-PLAY: KENNY ALBERT ANALYST: RONDE BARBER SIDELINE: LINDSAY CZARNIAK BUCS RADIO: 98ROCK, FLAGSHIP STATION (WXTB-97.9 FM) PLAY-BY-PLAY: GENE DECKERHOFF ANALYST: DAVE MOORE SIDELINE: T.J. RIVES ALL-TIME SERIES 2019 Schedule and Results (0-0) DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT San Francisco has held the upper hand the all-time series, winning 17 of the 23 regular season meetings, but the two most recent contests went in Tampa Bay’s favor – a 27-9 home win in 2018 and a 34-17 victory at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara 9/8 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (FOX) 4:25 p.m. in 2016. The 49ers most recent win in the series was a 33-14 victory in Tampa in 2013. Prior to that game, the team’s had 9/12 at Carolina Panthers (NFLN) 8:20 p.m. traded wins in San Francisco, with Tampa Bay earning a 21-0 victory in 2010, followed by San Francisco recording a 48-3 9/22 NEW YORK GIANTS (FOX) 4:05 p.m. victory in 2011. 9/29 at Los Angeles Rams (FOX) 4:05 p.m. 10/6 at New Orleans Saints (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. Tampa Bay’s first road win in the series was a 24-23 victory at Candlestick Park in 1980. The Buccaneers defeated the 10/13 CAROLINA PANTHERS (NFLN)* 9:30 a.m. 49ers, 13-6, in the 1997 season opener at Houlihan’s Stadium, snapping a nine-game losing streak in the series. The Bye Week Buccaneers captured the lone postseason meeting with a 31-6 win in a 2002 NFC Divisional playoff game on the way to 10/27 at Tennessee Titans (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. their first Super Bowl title. 11/3 at Seattle Seahawks (FOX)^ 4:05 p.m. 11/10 ARIZONA CARDINALS (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. The Buccaneers are 3-5 all-time in Tampa, winning three of the last four home meetings against the 49ers. 2019 marks 11/17 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. the third time in which the Buccaneers and 49ers have met in the season opener. Tampa Bay won 13-6 at home in 1997, 11/24 at Atlanta Falcons (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. while San Francisco captured a 31-7 road win during the season opener in 1986. 12/1 at Jacksonville Jaguars (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. 12/8 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (CBS)^ 1:00 p.m. REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS 12/15 at Detroit Lions (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. 12/22 HOUSTON TEXANS (TBD)^ 1:00 p.m. Overall Regular Season Series ....................................................................................49ers lead the series, 17-6 12/29 ATLANTA FALCONS (FOX)^ 1:00 p.m. Home Record vs. San Francisco 49ers............................................................................................................3-5 Road Record vs. San Francisco 49ers...........................................................................................................3-12 HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern ^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling Current Streak ........................................................................................... Buccaneers, two games (2016, 2018) * Game to be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London Buccaneers Longest Streak............................................................................................. Two games, three times 49ers Longest Streak .........................................................................................................Nine games (1983-94) BUCCANEERS PR TWITTER AND MEDIA SITE Regular Season Point Total ......................................................................................Buccaneers 356 – 49ers 520 Most Points, Buccaneers ..........................................................................................35, Buccaneers 35-3 (2004) Most Points, 49ers ............................................................................................................. 48, 49ers 48-3 (2011) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Communications staff is on Twitter: Most Points, both teams .................................................................................................. 66, 49ers 45-21 (1993) @BuccaneersComms, the department’s official Twitter account, Fewest Points, Buccaneers ................................................................................ 3, twice, last 49ers 48-3 (2011) which provides media members with the latest updates on Fewest Points, 49ers...................................................................................................0, Buccaneers 21-0 (2010) schedules and transactions, as well as notes and facts about the Fewest Points, both teams..................................................................................................... 9, 49ers 6-3 (1978) team and its activities. Largest Win, Buccaneers ............................................................................... 32 points, Buccaneers 35-3 (2004) Largest Win, 49ers ...................................................................................................45 points, 49ers 48-3 (2011) For all of the team’s publicity material, visit buccaneers.com/ media. There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, rosters, the 2019 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest releases from the team. Nelson Luis Michael Pehanich Chris King Andrew Holman Vice President of Communications Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager Communications Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STATISTICAL COMPARISON A look at how the teams match up in the 2019 preseason and in the final 2018 season rankings: Team Leaders (2019 Preseason) Tampa Bay San Francisco Rushing Yards Dare Ogunbowale (99) Jeffery Wilson (178) Rushing Touchdowns Dare Ogunbowale (2) Jeffery Wilson (4) Passer Rating (min. 25 attempts) Ryan Griffin (95.6) C.J. Beathard (94.4) Passing Yards Ryan Griffin (744) C.J. Beathard (280) Passing Touchdowns Ryan Griffin (4) C. Beathard/N. Mullins (2) Receptions Tanner Hudson (19) Richie James (12) Receiving Yards Tanner Hudson (245) Richie James (118) Receiving Touchdowns Tanner Hudson (3) K. Bourne/J. Hurd (2) Tackles Jack Cichy (13) Jeremiah Valoaga (15) Sacks Three Players Tied (2.0) Jeremiah Valoaga (4.5) Interceptions Three Players Tied (1) Three Players Tied (1) Category (2018 Reg. Season) Tampa Bay San Francisco Total Offense 3rd (415.5 ypg) 16th (360.6 ypg) Rushing Offense 29th (95.2 ypg) 13th (118.9 ypg) Passing Offense 1st (320.3 ypg) 14th (241.7 ypg) Total Defense 27th (383.4 ypg) 13th (346.6 ypg) Rushing Defense 24th (123.9 ypg) 14th (113.4 ypg) Passing Defense 26th (259.4 ypg) 11th (233.3 ypg) Points Scored 12th (24.8 ppg) 21st (21.4 ppg) Points Allowed 31st (29.0 ppg) 28th (27.2 ppg) Sacks t19th (38.0) t22nd (37.0) Sacks Allowed t17th (41.0) 24th (48.0) Turnover Margin 31st (-18) 32nd (-25) Team Leaders (2018 Reg. Season) Tampa Bay San Francisco Rushing Yards Peyton Barber (871) Matt Breida (814) Rushing Touchdowns Peyton Barber (5) Matt Breida (3) Passer Rating Ryan Fitzpatrick (100.4) Nick Mullens (90.9) Passing Yards Jameis Winston (2,992) Nick Mullens (2,277) Passing Touchdowns Jameis Winston (19) Nick Mullens (13) Receptions Mike Evans (86) George Kittle (88) Receiving Yards Mike Evans (1,524) George Kittle (1,377) Receiving Touchdowns Mike Evans (8) G. Kittle/D. Pettis (5) Tackles Lavonte David (120) Fred Warner (123) Sacks Jason Pierre-Paul (12.5) DeForest Buckner (12.0) Interceptions Andrew Adams (4) A. Exum/J. Tartt (1) PLANNED WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 11:00 a.m. - Practice 11:00 a.m. - Practice 10:30 a.m. - Practice 4:25 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. ~ 1:00 p.m. - HC Bruce Arians (Studio) ~ 1:00 p.m. - OC Byron Leftwich ~ 12:00 p.m. HC Bruce Arians (On Field) San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James - Open Locker Room to follow Coach & DC Todd Bowles (Studio) - Players available coming off the field Stadium Arians’ availability - Open Locker Room to follow coordinator 3:40 p.m. - San Francisco Head Coach Kyle availability SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 - ALL TIMES EASTERN - Shanahan Conference Call 3:00 p.m. - 2019 Season Preview at No Media Availability Raymond James Stadium (Hyundai Club) 2 TAMPA BAY VS. SAN FRANCISCO WHAT TO WATCH FOR QB Jameis Winston TE Cameron Brate (continued) • Winston has 14,628 career passing yards and needs 193 more to pass • Brate has three career games with multiple touchdown receptions. He Vinny Testaverde (14,820 from 1987-92) for the most passing yards in needs one more to tie Jimmie Giles for the most ever such games by a franchise history. Buccaneers tight end and tie for the third-most such games in franchise • Winston had 14,628 career passing yards through his first four seasons. history. This season he needs 3,381 more to pass Andy Dalton (18,008 from 2011- 15) for 10th-most, 3,566 more to pass Russell Wilson (18,193 from LB Lavonte David 2012-16) for ninth-most, 3,636 more to pass Cam Newton (18,263 from • David has 21.5 career sacks. He needs 4.5 more to tie Greg Spires (26.0 2011-15) for eighth-most, 3,721 more to pass Drew Bledsoe (18,348 from from 2002-07) for 10th-most and 5.0 more to pass Broderick Thomas 1993-97) for seventh-most, 3,828 more to pass Ryan Tannehill (18,455 (26.5 from 1989-93) for the ninth-most sacks in franchise history. Thomas from 2012-16) for sixth-most, 4,112 more to pass Derek Carr (18,739 holds the record for the most sacks by a linebacker in franchise history. from 2014-18) for fifth-most, 4,330 more to pass Matt Ryan (18,957 • David has 10 career interceptions and needs one more to pass Dave from 2008-12) for fourth-most, 4,451 more to pass Andrew Luck (19,078 Lewis (10 from 1977-81) for second-most, and 15 more to tie Derrick from 2012-16) for third-most, 4,785 more to pass Dan Marino (19,422 Brooks (25 from 1995-2008) for the most interceptions by a linebacker in from 1983-87) for second-most and 5,991 more to pass Peyton Manning franchise history. (20,618 from 1998-2002) for the most passing yards by a player from • David has three career defensive touchdowns and needs one more to their rookie season through their fifth season.