Another new coach in Tampa and another potential false dawn. For all the hopes and expectations, Bruce Arians’ debut was a forgettable one as Jameis Winston threw a pair of pick sixes and an afternoon of penalties, mistakes and turnovers led to a home loss to the 49ers. Even Vernon Hargreaves’ early touchdown and the emergence of second-year back Ronald Jones could not brighten what was supposed to be a new beginning for all concerned.
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGBUCS: Jones 13-75, Barber 8-33, Winston 5-13.49ERS: Mostert 9-40, Breida 15-37, Coleman 6-23, Garrapolo 2-(-2).PASSINGBUCS: Winston 36-20-194-3-1.49ERS: Garrapolo 27-18-166-1-1.RECEIVINGBUCS: Ogunbowale 4-33, Howard 4-32, Godwin 3-53, Evans 2-28, Barber 2-12, Perriman 2-10, Brate 2-8, Jones 1-18.49ERS: Kittle 8-54, Samuel 3-17, Coleman 2-33, James 1-39, Bourne 1-9, Goodwin 1-7, Pettis 1-7, Mostert 1-0.INTERCEPTIONSBUCS: Hargreaves 1-15.49ERS: Sherman 1-31, Witherspoon 1-25, Nzeocha 1-1.KICK RETURNSBUCS: Logan 3-60.49ERS: None.PUNT RETURNSBUCS: Wilson 1-0.49ERS: James 0-0.SACKSBUCS: Barrett 1-8.49ERS: Bosa 1-9, Ford 1-6, Armstead 1-5.
VIDEO CLIPSVernon Hargreaves’ pick six got the season started with a bangShaquil Barrett had a devastating sack to stop one 49er driveChris Godwin had the only offensive touchdown of the day