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49ers vs. Cardinals: 3 things that stood out in the 3rd quarter

The 49ers started the half with a scoring drive but wasn’t able to get on the board again despite another long series. 

The 49ers started the half with a scoring drive, but they weren’t able to get on the board again despite a long series that ended in an interception. Arizona was able to take the lead with a Zane Gonzalez field goal late in the quarter.

It’s 19-17 heading into the final quarter in Santa Clara. Here’s what stood out in the third quarter:

The Ross Dwelley game

The 49ers offense looked out of sorts against Seattle without George Kittle, but Ross Dwelley has helped the group pull it together on Sunday. Dwelley has stepped into the security blanket role and has two touchdowns including one that gave the 49ers the lead in the third quarter. His production has been a pleasant surprise for an offense that has been up-and-down on Sunday.

DeForest Buckner forcing a three-and-out

Buckner came up with a big individual defensive effort following the Dwelley touchdown. The drive started with a first-down sack from Buckner to give Arizona a second-and-13 when he was able to tip a screen pass from Kyler Murray to Kenyan Drake and get enough of it that while Drake caught it, the ball floated long enough for the defense to swarm for a loss. Buckner creating plays was a welcome sight for a defensive line that hasn’t been able to create much pressure on Murray.

The dreaded “what did he see there” Garoppolo interception

It hasn’t happened in a while but Jimmy Garoppolo threw an interception that makes you wonder what he saw on the play. It was a third-and-5 at the Arizona 12-yard-line when Garoppolo threw a pass allegedly intended for Emmanuel Sanders but right to Jordan Hicks who returned it 48 yards to set the Arizona offense off with good field position. It was a terrible time for the turnover as the offense was knocking on the door to extend their lead to two scores.

49ers vs. Cardinals: 3 things that stood out in the 2nd quarter

The 49ers owned the second quarter after a dominant first 15 minutes by Arizona.

The 49ers offense looked more put together in the second quarter, driving down the field for two scoring drives. The defense held to Arizona to seven points after allowing two scoring drives in the first quarter.

With the 49ers trailing 16-10 heading into the half, here’s what stood out in the second quarter:

Murray has time

What might be the most alarming trend is that the 49ers haven’t been able to create pressure on Kyler Murray. Murray hasn’t had to move much in the pocket and when it does it’s on a designed run. The 49ers defense has been able to get to the quarterback rushing just four all season, but haven’t been able to affect Murray doing so Sunday. Robert Saleh may need to draw up more blitzes to put more pressure on Murray or else he will continue to tear up the 49ers defense.

It took awhile, but the 49ers offense showed up

The 49ers offense had two total yards entering the second quarter but one play may have turned the tide. Jimmy Garoppolo hit Richie James on a screen pass that resulted in a 57-yard play to get the offense in the red zone for the first time. The drive ended with a 4-yard touchdown pass from Garoppolo to Ross Dwelley. The drive followed the trend of quick drives, taking just 1:11 off the clock.

Another Sherman pass interference but the defense holds this time

Richard Sherman was called for his third pass interference on a third-and-11 that gave Arizona a first down. But for the first time on Sunday, a Sherman pass interference didn’t lead to Arizona points when the defense forced a punt four plays later. The big play was a Dee Ford sack on second-and-9 that put Arizona in a third-and-long situation. The call against Sherman was the third time he was called for pass interference on Christian Kirk, so it appears Kliff Kingsbury likes that matchup and it will be one to watch in the second half.

 

 

49ers vs. Cardinals: 3 things that stood out in 1st quarter

The 49ers didn’t hold the ball long in the first quarter and couldn’t get much going on offense.

The 49ers didn’t hold the ball long in the first quarter and couldn’t get much going on offense. Arizona ran 14 more plays and gained 97 more yards over the first 15 minutes and hold a 9-0 lead going into the second.

Here’s what stood out in the first quarter:

The tale of two pass interference calls

The 49ers fell victim to the rare overturned pass interference call when Richard Sherman was called for the penalty after a review that set Arizona up with the ball at the 3-yard-line. Two plays later Kyler Murray found Charles Clay in the end zone, but Christian Kirk was called for offensive pass interference to nullify the score. The Cardinals couldn’t regain momentum after the Kirk penalty and had to settle for a field goal. The 49ers caught a break with the offensive pass interference and was able to hold strong within the red zone.

Offense comes out stale

The 49ers offense probably wanted to respond better to the Cardinals 10-play drive but only could muster five yards. The third-down play could have shown some issues with the receivers as Jimmy Garoppolo had plenty of time in the pocket which gave the receivers plenty of time to get open, but they couldn’t do so. With as much pressure as the receivers got following their performance against Seattle, the opening drive, especially the third down play, seems a bit alarming for the group.

Another Sherman pass interference leads to an Arizona touchdown

Sherman followed his pass interference that set up Arizona inside the 5 with another pass interference that set up Arizona inside the 5. Sherman once again made contact with Kirk on a shot to the end zone, but made contact at the 5-yard-line as the ball was in the air and was called for his second pass interference. This time the call hurt the 49ers as two plays later Murray found Larry Fitzgerald to give Arizona a two score lead.

Seahawks take NFC West lead if Cardinals beat 49ers on the road

The Seattle Seahawks could take the lead in the NFC West if the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the road today.

The Seattle Seahawks can take the lead in the NFC West for the first time since October 2017 if the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 11.

Seattle has fought valiantly through 10 weeks of football, compiling an admirable 8-2 record through that span, but the NFC is absolutely stacked this year. The Seahawks will have their work cut out for them if they want to make the postseason, let alone compete in it.

The 8-1 49ers are their biggest obstacle, as they share a division with Seattle. Despite their loss to the Seahawks in overtime last week, the 49ers have repeatedly proven they are not to be taken lightly by rattling off eight straight wins in the first half of the season. In addition, the Seahawks narrowly edged them out and barely escaped Levi’s Stadium with a victory. Both teams made critical errors, but the 49ers refused to let up at any point. Seattle will need all the help it can get from San Francisco’s opponents while capitalizing on any opportunities presented.

However, like the Seahawks, the 49ers have a difficult second-half schedule that could hinder their chances of claiming the division crown. Most notably, San Francisco still has to play the Saints and Ravens, the two teams that beat Seattle.

The Seahawks have a good chance to make the postseason and even claim the NFC West crown, but they will likely need to count on some assistance from other teams. It starts with the Cardinals today at 1:05 p.m. PT.

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3 matchups that will decide 49ers vs. Cardinals showdown

It’s a familiar matchup for the 49ers as they take on the Arizona Cardinals just 17 days after their win in Arizona. 

It’s a familiar matchup for the 49ers as they take on the Arizona Cardinals just 17 days after their win in Arizona. The 49ers escaped Arizona on Halloween with a 28-25 victory that saw Jimmy Garoppolo carry the offense with four touchdown passes, and a defense that barely held on long enough to get the job done. The two division rivals will close out their season series Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.

Here are the three matchups that could decide whether the 49ers sweep or Arizona can earn a split:

Deebo Samuel vs. Patrick Peterson

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With George Kittle out and Emmanuel Sanders questionable for Sunday, Samuel could be the best receiver on the field for the 49ers. With that comes a matchup against one of the better cornerbacks in league. Samuel had the best game of his career against Seattle with eight receptions for 112 despite having a couple of drops that could have added to his numbers. If Sanders can’t go, expect Jimmy Garoppolo to target Samuel a bit but with that comes throwing at Peterson, a three-time All-Pro corner.

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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.

Although the Seattle game is the only loss of the season, it may have been the defense’s best performance. If it weren’t for the turnovers from the offense, the story would have been dominated by the 49ers’ defensive dominance.

Now they take on an Arizona team that gave them some fits and forced what may have been their worst performance just two weeks ago.

The defense will want to show they can hang against Kliff Kingsbury’s offense and rookie quarterback Kyler Murray. Here are the six players to watch on that side of the ball:

LB Fred Warner

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Warner impressed against Seattle with the best game of his career. He finished with 10 tackles, 2.0 sacks, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection, and was all over the field in general. The defense lost a leader in Kwon Alexander, but if Warner can continue his performance from Monday night, he can step into a new role as the heart of the defense.

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6 players to watch on banged up 49ers offense vs. Cardinals

The 49ers offense needs a bounce-back game, but won’t have a couple key players.

The 49ers offense has been a ‘Jekyll and Hide’ tale the past two weeks. The offense was hitting on all cylinders two weeks ago against Arizona, putting up 28 points en route to a victory. Then the offense struggled and couldn’t get into a rhythm, leading to their first loss of the season against the Seahawks on Monday night.

The offense faces the same Arizona team it rolled over two weeks ago, and looks to bounce back with a repeat performance. Here are the six players to watch:

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

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The biggest question entering Sunday is which Garoppolo will show up? The one who lit Arizona up to the tune of 317 yards and four touchdowns, or the one that looked skittish in the pocket all night against Seattle? If Garoppolo looks like he did against Seattle, the 49ers could head into their key game against Green Bay with back-to-back losses.

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Cardinals-49ers odds: San Francisco big favorites after 1st loss of season

Previewing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers Week 11 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

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The Arizona Cardinals (3-6-1) are on the road to face the San Francisco 49ers (8-1) for the second time in three weeks in this NFC west battle. The game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The game will air on FOX.

We analyze the Cardinals-49ers odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 11 NFL matchup.

Cardinals at 49ers: Week 11 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The 49ers lost for the first time in this season in Week 10, a 27-24 overtime loss at home to the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown and had 162 total yards against the 49ers two weeks ago.
  • Cardinals QB Kyler Murray had three touchdown passes last week and was intercepted for the first time in over a month. He set an NFL rookie record with 211 consecutive passes without an interception.
  • 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes and had 317 passing yards against the Cardinals in Week 9.
  • The Cardinals have scored at least 25 points in five of the last six games. The 49ers have only given up more than 25 points twice all season.

Cardinals at 49ers: Key injuries

Cardinals: DE’s Jonathan Bullard (foot) and Rodney Gunter (calf), LB Terrell Suggs (hamstring) and CB Patrick Peterson (calf) are questionable. RB Chase Edmonds (hamstring) is out.

49ers: WR Dante Pettis (back) and LB Azeez Al-Shaair (concussion) are questionable. WR Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) and TE George Kittle (knee) are doubtful. OT Joe Staley (finger), RB Matt Breida (ankle) and DT D.J. Jones (groin) are out.

Cardinals at 49ers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:50 p.m. ET.

Prediction

49ers 28, Cardinals 27

Moneyline (?)

AVOID. At -500, the San Francisco 49ers are almost a sure thing, but it will win you almost nothing. A $10 bet will only earn a $2 profit. However, the Cardinals at +370 make one heck of a value, but considering the imbalanced matchup, it isn’t worth the wager.

Against the Spread (?)

The 49ers are favored by 11.5 (+100) points at home. They are 5-4 ATS this season, while the Cardinals have been an impressive 7-3 ATS. The Cardinals are bad defensively, but the 49ers are missing enough weapons on offense to keep from pulling ahead by a bunch. The Cardinals offense is scoring enough to keep them in the game. Take the CARDINALS at +11.5 (-121).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 45.5, which seems low. While the 49ers are allowing only 14.3 points per game, good for second in the league, the Cardinals have scored at least 25 in five of the last six games, including against the 49ers two weeks ago. The Cardinals allow 28.1 points per game. Games involving the Cardinals have hit the Over in six of 10 games. Take the OVER (+100) in this one.

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NFL release list of 11 teams attending Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.