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49ers vs Cardinals asks a simple question: How big is the gap?

49ers vs Cardinals asks a simple question: How big is the gap?

The San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Sept. 27 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks against the spread for the action.
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Notes and observations from wild 49ers Week 3 win over Cardinals

Notes and observations from wild 49ers Week 3 win over Cardinals

It wasn't easy, but the San Francisco 49ers found a way to beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Here's our notebook from the game.
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6 Winners and 5 losers from the 49ers win over the Cardinals

6 Winners and 5 losers from the 49ers win over the Cardinals

The 49ers offense continues to excel, but the defense finally showed cracks
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8 thoughts, takeaways from 49ers' thrilling Week 3 win over Cardinals

8 thoughts, takeaways from 49ers' thrilling Week 3 win over Cardinals

There was a lot to take out of the San Francisco 49ers' tense Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Here are the takeaways.
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Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the injury-depleted 49ers to a 36-30 win vs. the Cardinals

Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the injury-depleted 49ers to a 36-30 win vs. the Cardinals

Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes with the first coming on a trick play and the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers held on for a 36-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals
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3 quick takeaways from 49ers narrow win over Cardinals: Health is becoming a problem

3 quick takeaways from 49ers narrow win over Cardinals: Health is becoming a problem

The 49ers got a scare, but the offense led the way to a win.
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Beaks & Geeks: Cardinals, 49ers Winners & Losers: Arizona loses a heartbreaker

Beaks & Geeks: Cardinals, 49ers Winners & Losers: Arizona loses a heartbreaker

Huge division game early in the season
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Brock Purdy bails out the 49ers’ defense in a shootout win over the Cardinals

Brock Purdy bails out the 49ers’ defense in a shootout win over the Cardinals

The 49ers were decimated by injuries, but held on with a home win.
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49ers 36, Cardinals 30: 4 observations on defense, special teams

49ers 36, Cardinals 30: 4 observations on defense, special teams

The Cardinals lost on Sunday to the 49ers. This is what we took away on defense and special teams.
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WATCH: 49ers shock the Cardinals with trick play to strike first blood

WATCH: 49ers shock the Cardinals with trick play to strike first blood

The 49ers got onto the scoreboard first in an NFC West clash with the Cardinals via some trickery from their offense.
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Can the Arizona Cardinals upset the 49ers? Breaking down the matchup

Can the Arizona Cardinals upset the 49ers? Breaking down the matchup

The Arizona Cardinals are looking to get right against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, after a demoralizing blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Brock Purdy elevates his game even more to start season for the 49ers

Brock Purdy elevates his game even more to start season for the 49ers

Brock Purdy has produced at a high level ever since bursting on the scene as a seventh-round rookie in 2022 who went on a deep playoff run with the San Francisco 49ers