Matt Barrows on how the 49ers will move forward without Fred Warner

The San Francisco 49ers continue to be bitten by the injury bug, as star linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) suffered a season-ending injury during Sunday’s loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

During Monday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joined the show to share his thoughts on the 49ers’ loss, contemplate how this decimated defense can move forward after losing Warner, and much more.

Plus, Barrows shares injury updates on QB Brock Purdy and TE George Kittle, as reinforcements could be on the way as soon as Week 7.

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Baker Mayfield passed for 256 yards and two touchdowns, and Kameron Johnson and Tez Johnson each made their first career touchdown catches to help the host Buccaneers record a 30-19 victory over the banged-up San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Rachaad White and Sean Tucker rushed for a touchdown each as Tampa Bay (5-1) won its second straight game. Jamel Dean and Kindle Vildor nabbed interceptions while helping the Buccaneers notch their largest winning margin of the season.

Mac Jones completed 27 of 39 passes for a season-high 347 yards but was intercepted twice for the 49ers (4-2), who lost for the second time in three games. Christian McCaffrey rushed for a touchdown and had 111 yards from scrimmage (54 rushing, 57 receiving), and Kendall Bourne had a career-high 142 yards for the second straight game while making five catches.

San Francisco played without quarterback Brock Purdy (turf toe) for the fourth time in five games. The 49ers also lost star linebacker Fred Warner to a serious right ankle injury midway through the first quarter.

Tampa Bay didn’t have the services of star receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) for the third consecutive game and top running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) for the second straight week. Standout rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) missed the second half after having two catches for 24 yards in the first.

Injury-marred 49ers lose Warner, can’t take down Mayfield, Buccaneers

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, October 12th – @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, October 19th – vs. Atlanta Falcons – 5:20 PM PT
• Sunday, October 26th – @ Houston Texans – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, November 2nd – @ New York Giants – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, November 9th – vs. Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 PM PT

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