Redemption time: 49ers defense needs better showing vs. Cardinals

Although the Seattle game is the only loss on the season, it may have been the defense’s best performance.

LB Dre Greenlaw

(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Greenlaw replaced Alexander in the lineup and played well while seeing the . highest snap count of his career. He finished with a season-high eight tackles and had an interception of Russell Wilson in overtime that almost led to a win. Greenlaw is known more for his run-stopping abilities, and faces an Arizona offense that features Kyler Murray, David Johnson, and Kenyan Drake. Another big game from the rookie fifth-round pick is necessary Sunday.

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