Bucs Need to Set The Tone vs 49ers

Last game vs the Panthers, the Bucs started the game with 6 straight runs which sent a message that they were going to enforce their will all night. What it did was set the tone for the game and the Bucs were going to out physical their opponent which is what they did against Carolina. This week against the 49ers, they need to come out with the same mindset and pound the rock throughout the game. No Doug Martin again this week, but Jacquizz Rodgers and new addition Antone Smith should be able to get the job done.

49ers defense is coming off a game in which they gave up over 300 yards rushing, so stopping the run is their main issue and expect the Bucs to attack it. The 49ers are missing their leader in Navarro Bowman who is one of the best linebackers in the game as they have allowed 78 points over the last two games. The Bucs have a good run blocking offensive line and are getting their best blocking tight end in Luke Stocker back which is huge for their run offense. Hopefully with Stocker and the combo of Rodgers and Smith, the Bucs offense can set the tone by running the football down the throats of an wounded 49ers defense.