The 49ers are visiting Tampa Bay on Sunday to open the second half of their season.
It’ll even be the opening sport of Christian McCaffrey’s season as he was activated from injured reserve Saturday after lacking the primary eight video games with Achilles tendinitis in each legs.
Mustapha’s standing incentivized the 49ers to advertise former beginning security Tashaun Gipson from the follow squad after he re-signed with the staff this week.
The Niners face a Buccaneers assault that has been prolific within the passing sport (253.4 yards per sport, sixth in NFL) however will likely be lacking two of Baker Mayfield’s prime targets as Chris Godwin (dislocated ankle) and Mike Evans (hamstring) are each out.
San Francisco’s secondary will likely be with out cornerback Charvarius Ward, who’s with household as he mourns the dying of his younger daughter.
The Niners enter Sunday tied with the Rams for second within the NFC West at 4-4. The Cardinals enter the week atop the divison at 5-4, whereas the Seahawks are a half-game behind the 49ers at 4-5.