TheSan Francisco 49ershost the Arizona Cardinals, a team to whom they lost to earlier this season in overtime. Can the 49ers earn their first win?
The 0-8San Francisco 49ers,who are ravaged by injuries, will be hosting the 3-4 Arizona Cardinals who also have their fair share of injuries.
The Cardinals are coming off a bye week while the 49ers are coming off a 33-10 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles, and suffered multiple injuries in the loss. There will be plenty of preview points for this game so let’s get started!
Injuries
While the Cardinals have their fair share of injuries, it doesn’t compare to what the 49ers are dealing with. The Cardinals will be without quarterbackCarson Palmer, running backDavid Johnson, offensive linemanMike Iupati, and outside linebackerMarkus Golden.
The long list of 49er players on injured reserve just keep growing. They will be without starting safetyJimmie Wardwho is on injured reserve. Left tackleJoe Staleyis another key player that will be out of this game while right tackle Trent Brown is working his way back. The loss ofPierre Garconwill be a major one for San Francisco, as their leading receiver is on injured reserve for the rest of the season after suffering aneck injuryin Week 8.
The pass catchers that are still healthy for San Francisco will have to step up big time and help out rookie quarterbackC.J. Beathard. Expect rookie running backMatt Breidato be more involved in the pass game as well.
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49er Defense
From the secondary to the linebackers, the 49ers defense will have to play a big game. They will be facing Cardinals’ quarterbackDrew Stanton, so the pressure must be brought constantly to make him uncomfortable.
Last week the 49ers registered three sacks, two of them coming from newly-signed defensive linemanLeger Douzable.
At the linebacker position,Reuben Fosterwill be a big story line to watch. He didn’t play last week because of injury concerns, and his presence was sorely missed.
At the secondary position, rookie cornerbackAhkello Witherspoonwill be making his second start since former 49erRashard Robinsonwastraded to the Jets.Dontae Johnsonwill also have to step up since he struggled in the 49ers-Cardinals last match-up. At safety,Eric Reidmay be back in his former role sinceWardis out for the season. ExpectJaquiski Tarttto have another big game, especially since he has led the team in tackles the past two weeks.
Quarterback Play
Both Stanton and Beathard are the expected starters for this match-up. Stanton has lots of veteran experience, typically as a backup. For Beathard, he is coming off a game in which he struggled massively thanks to injuries and the Eagles defensive line. Beathard threw two picks to start the game, including one returned for a touchdown.
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With no Garcon at his disposal, Beathard will have to look for other ways to get the ball down the field.
The 49ers and Cardinals will kick-off November 5th at 1:05 pm on FOX from Levi’s Stadium.
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