Week 3 - Cards @ 49ers 9/27/26 @ 1:05PM PST Game Thread

Originally posted by captveg:
Just gonna have to score 40+

well, the good news is that Brock has averaged 36 points a game against the Cardinals in 5 starts.

Looks like Watkins is going to get his opportunity this weekend.

Originally posted by JTB1974:
Looks like Watkins is going to get his opportunity this weekend.

Hope he catches every pass, makes every block, and gives some big plays.

Even with our recent injuries, AZ still gonna get Tarded with long scoring drives led by BP and Co

Our secondary gonna get some picks #BookIt

Weak run defense in the middle. No Bosa, no pass rush, and who's gonna set the edge. Only hope is the offense seems to be humming early. It's gonna be a close game.

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
Weak run defense in the middle. No Bosa, no pass rush, and who's gonna set the edge. Only hope is the offense seems to be humming early. It's gonna be a close game.

Keion White has to step up and become him. Sure wish the defense had Romello Height in this game. I'm predicting that Jaden Dugger has a big game tomorrow. Either way this should be a good confidence builder for the defense without Bosa for upcoming game vs Denver and Seattle.

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
Weak run defense in the middle. No Bosa, no pass rush, and who's gonna set the edge. Only hope is the offense seems to be humming early. It's gonna be a close game.

Yup, I say a toss up. Whoever turns it over first loses.

We are lucky they don't have Murray at QB and Conner at RB. Brisset will turn it over and isn't as elusive as Murray. And the RB is a rookie. The Defense doesn't have to sack him just make him uncomfortable with well timed blitzes. Go Niners

The Hulk may see his first game action as a 49er providing his activated for the game

Tough divisional battle today against a team with a good rookie RB, especially given our recent shaky start for run D.

I actually think the key for us is our own running game- if we can keep churning some first downs, eat up the clock and limit the time Arizona offense gets in field, we'll get the job done. Sure il take the explosive plays and touchdowns but I'd love to see that one two combo keep us ticking over nicely.

Be great to go 3-0 with two divisional wins in the bag, before we get that big test against Denver and Seattle.

If we could come away with a 4-1 record after that opening 5, it would be an excellent result. Sure, 5-0 would be nice but given the injury setbacks, 4-1 would be a damn fine start from that fixture list.

Evans expected to play

Originally posted by Cg9erSF:
We are lucky they don't have Murray at QB and Conner at RB. Brisset will turn it over and isn't as elusive as Murray. And the RB is a rookie. The Defense doesn't have to sack him just make him uncomfortable with well timed blitzes. Go Niners

Brissett threw for over 400 yards against us last year. Mind you we have Warner and Greenlaw now so probability of it happening is slim but he is capable.

the difference here will be offensive production. Just have to pile on a lead like we did last week against Miami and force them out of their element. It it's tight then it could very well be a toss up.

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
Even with our recent injuries, AZ still gonna get Tarded with long scoring drives led by BP and Co

Our secondary gonna get some picks #BookIt

I don't care what the score is or how many yards Purdy gets. Just win and avoid any more injuries and I'm happy.

Gonna have to get some pressure from Osa and Halton up the middle I believe. White is pretty decent at setting the edge just lacks in pass rush.

Basically have to make it a shootout.

Evans, Deebo, and Cowing is formidable trio. I could see us using the speed of Cowing and Watkins today.