Well, it’s time for us to do another simulation of the game. Regardless of team, I’m now waiting for that rare moment this season when Madden encounters a glitch and decides the San Francisco 49ers should win a football game. I’m not holding my breath though. As inconsistent and strange the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been, they at least have wide receivers and a running game that works sometimes—even with backups.

Let’s see if home field advantage makes a play in video game-land.

Quarter Length: 6 minutes

Inactives: Rashard Robinson (49ers), Carlos Hyde (49ers), Doug Martin (Buccaneers), Robert Ayers (Buccaneers), Clinton McDonald (Buccaneers)

1st Quarter:

The 49ers deferred to the second half and booted the ball off to the Buccaneers for a touchback.