Category: Cardinals vs. 49ers

49ers 45, Cardinals 29: 49ers clinch NFC West behind Brock Purdy’s 4 TD passes

The Cardinals scored points but could not stop Brock Purdy or Christian McCaffrey in a 45-29 home loss.

The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West Sunday afternoon with a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Quarterback Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes and running back Christian McCaffrey had 187 total yards and three touchdowns.

The Cardinals had a good offensive game but Kyler Murray was picked off twice by cornerback Charvarius Ward, who returned one for a touchdown.

The Cardinals fell to 3-11 and the 49ers improved to 11-3.

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TE Trey McBride exits game with shoulder injury, returns

He injured his shoulder and taken to the locker room in the second quarter against the 49ers.

Tight end Trey McBride has been the Arizona Cardinals’ most productive target in the passing game over the last few games.

He had three receptions for 61 yards in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers but exited the game in the second quarter.

He was taken to the locker room and it was announced he was questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

The Cardinals trailed the 49ers 14-10 at that point.

He returned to the game later in the second quarter.

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Trey McBride sets new single-season record vs. 49ers

His catch on the second play of the game gave him 57 on the season, the most by a tight end in a season in franchise history.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is already having one of the best seasons a tight end has had in franchise history. After tying the franchise’s single-season record for receptions by a tight end with 56.

It didn’t take long to set the record against the 49ers.

He caught an 11-yard pass from Kyler Murray on the second play from scrimmage, giving him 57 on the season. He added a 38-yard catch on the possession before Arizona took a 7-0 lead on a James Conner two-yard touchdown.

McBride, who started the season with only eight receptions in the first five weeks, has emerged as a budding star.

He will continue to set a record with every catch he makes the rest of the season. He entered the game with 610 receiving yards. Only one player — Hall of Famer Jackie Smith — had more receiving yards in a season.

McBride, if he reaches 811 yards, will have the second-highest single-season total by a tight end. Smith’s 1,205 receiving yards is the highest total by a tight end in franchise history.

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Potential Cardinals player milestones in Week 15 vs. 49ers

These players can reach important achievements or milestones in Week 15 against the 49ers.

The Arizona Cardinals see their fourth win of the season as they face the San Francisco 49ers at home in Week 15. The 49ers are heavily favored in the game.

In the game, a few Cardinals players can reach some notable achievements and milestones.

What milestones are in reach against the 49ers?

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Cardinals players to watch in Week 15 vs. 49ers

Some players to focus on when the Cardinals face the 49ers in Week 15.

The Arizona Cardinals face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. The Niners are 10-3 and are the NFC top seed. The Cardinals are 3-10 hoping to build something for 2024 and beyond.

Who are the players to watch this week in the game?

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CB Charvarius Ward , LB Dre Greenlaw active for 49ers vs. Cardinals

Check out the 49ers’ inactive list as they took on the Cardinals in Week 15.

The San Francisco 49ers faced the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 with a banged-up defense. However, two starters questionable to play with injuries did suit up.

The 49ers released their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff at State Farm Stadium and it did not include cornerback Charvarius Ward and linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Ward was questionable with a groin injury and Greenlaw was questionable with multiple injuries.

They did have three defensive starters and a starting offensive lineman out, though.

San Francisco 49ers Week 15 inactive list

  • QB Brandon Allen
  • DL Javon Hargrave
  • LB Oren Burks
  • TE Ross Dwelley
  • RB Elijah Mitchell
  • DL Arik Armstead
  • OL Spencer Burford

Burford is their starting right guard. Armstead and Hargrave are their two best interior defenders and combine for 11 sacks on the season.

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Hollywood Brown, Michael Wilson, Budda Baker all to play vs. 49ers

All the Cardinals’ inactives against the 49ers are healthy scratches.

Three key starters for the Arizona Cardinals entered their Week 15 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers questionable to play. All three will be in the lineup.

The Cardinals released their inactive list 90 minutes before kickoff against the 49ers and all three — receiver Marquise Brown, receiver Michael Wilson and safety Budda Baker — were not deactivated.

Brown was questionable with a heel injury and Wilson was questionable with a shoulder injury. Both were expected to play, per an earlier report. Baker was a late addition to the injury report with an illness but will suit up and start.

Everyone on the list is a healthy scratch.

Arizona Cardinals Week 15 inactive list

  • S Qwuantrezz Knight
  • LB Tyreke Smith
  • OL Carter O’Donnell
  • OL Dennis Daley
  • TE Blake Whiteheart

The Cardinals will have all their cornerbacks available. With the return of Elijah Wilkinson, O’Donnell did not need to play.

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NFL Week 15 best bets: Top prop bets for 49ers-Cardinals

Check out these juicy prop bets to cash in on this afternoon in Cardinals-49ers.

The Arizona Cardinals take on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium.

The Cardinals are heavy underdogs in this game.

While you follow the game, one way to add a little extra something of intrigue is looking at prop bets.

What are some of the best prop bets to make for the game?

Afterall, win or lose, it’s always nice to win a little money.

Below are our favorite props for Niners-Cardinals.

All odds come from BetMGM Sportsbook.

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Cardinals’ Marquise Brown, Michael Wilson expected to play vs. 49ers

The Cardinals will have all their top receivers available against the 49ers on Sunday.

The Arizona Cardinals should have all their top receivers playing Sunday afternoon at home against the San Francisco 49ers. Receivers Marquise Brown and Michael Wilson, both listed officially as questionable to play, are expected to suit up, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Brown has had a nagging heel injury but has not missed any games with it. He was limited in practice for the final two days on Thursday and Friday. He previously played the last two games without any practice time.

Wilson has missed the last three games and four out of the last five with a shoulder injury.

Both had productive games in Week 4 against the 49ers on the road.

Brown had seven catches for 96 yard and Wilson caught seven passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns in the Cardinals’ 35-16 loss.

Kickoff between the Cardinals and 49ers from State Farm Stadium is at 2:05 p.m. Arizona time.

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S Budda Baker questionable to play vs. 49ers with illness

Baker was a Sunday addition to the team’s injury report.

The Arizona Cardinals made a late addition to their Week 15 injury report. On Sunday safety Budda Baker was added to the injury report with an illness. He is now officially questionable to play as the team hosts the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon.

Baker has 58 tackles this season in eight games played. He missed the Cardinals’ first game against the 49ers in Week 4. He was on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

History says he will likely play but we will see. He will likely try to tough it out and play.

Inactive lists will be released 90 minutes before the Cardinals 2:05 p.m. Arizona time kickoff.

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