"The opportunity for the 49ers this week is immense. To be 3-0 is a boon for a team's playoff chances it's hay in the barn. Since the playoffs expanded in 2020, 17 of 20 teams that started 3-0 have made the postseason. A win over the Cardinals will also mean that the Niners are 2-0 in the division. The NFC West seems a bit more realistic if that's the case. So yeah, it's a big one."
"But let's not pretend he didn't get away with a few. He did enough to win, but he sprayed the ball around on throws (just ask Marques Valdez-Scantling) and frequently held onto the ball too long in the pocket (an area he is loath to leave). He was on the right side of those tight margins last Sundaythe Saints were schematically sound but lacked the playmakers to take full advantage. The Cardinals, however, do not."
The 49ers have shown weekday struggles but have won on Sundays this season. A victory over the Cardinals would move the team to 3-0 and improve playoff chances; since 2020, 17 of 20 teams that began 3-0 reached the postseason. A win would also put the 49ers 2-0 in the NFC West, strengthening divisional standing. Mac Jones is slated for a second straight start after a shaky but effective performance against the Saints. The Cardinals bolstered their front seven, adding pass-rush threats like Josh Sweat, increasing the likelihood of quarterback pressure and potential turnovers.
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