Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers: Clash for NFC West Dominance

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

The Arizona Cardinals, holding a 1-3 record, are set to play against the San Francisco 49ers, who stand at 2-2, this Sunday at 4:05 p.m. EDT on FOX.

The 49ers are predicted to win by 7.5 points, with both teams having a record of 2-2 when it comes to covering the spread. Historically, the 49ers lead the matchup 36-29 and secured victory in their last encounter with the Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona, on December 17, 2023.

In terms of rankings, the Cardinals' offense is the 12th best, while their defense is in the 25th position. The 49ers boast the 2nd ranked offense, and their defense holds the 9th spot.

Trey McBride, the Cardinals' tight end, is likely to rejoin the starting lineup after recovering from a concussion that kept him out of last week's game. For the 49ers, Jordan Mason is a crucial player to watch, having rushed over 100 yards in three of the four games he stepped in for Christian McCaffrey.

A significant matchup in the game will be the Cardinals' pass defense facing off against 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who has shown impressive performances in his three starts against Arizona.

Several injuries could affect the game, involving players like Kelvin Beacham, Matt Prater, Garrett Williams, Isaiah Adams, Fred Warner, George Kittle, and Yetur Gross-Matos.

The 49ers have secured four consecutive wins against the Cardinals, with an average winning margin of 22 points per game. Over the last nine seasons, one of the teams has swept the series in eight instances, with Arizona achieving this five times and San Francisco on three occasions.

Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson delivered a standout game

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