--The 49ers have not played many bad-weather games in recent seasons, so interim coach Mike Singletary said he is looking at this game as a chance for the team to demonstrate its character.
As the NFC South makes the turn and heads for home, Tampa Bay Coach Jon Gruden might consider putting blinders on his team for what promises to be a thrilling stretch run.
Clifton Smith has brought unprecedented game-changing ability as well as a habit of fumbling to the Buccaneers kick return game, a risk-reward ratio that the team can tolerate for now, given the results so far.