The Arizona Cardinals face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. The Niners are 10-3 and are the NFC top seed. The Cardinals are 3-10 hoping to build something for 2024 and beyond.
Who are the players to watch this week in the game?
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QB Kyler Murray
Since his return from the knee injury, he is a player to watch every single game.
After all, he is the single-most important player to the future success of the Cardinals.
RB James Conner
Conner is coming off a 105-yard, two-touchdown performance and will get to run against a depleted San Francisco defensive line. He is the motor of the offense.
TE Trey McBride
McBride has become Kyler Murray’s most trusted target. He has 60 yards or more in four of the last six games. However, he will be guarded often by Fred Warner, the best cover linebacker in the NFL.
Paris Johnson and D.J. Humphries
Johnson and Hupmhries have to protect Murray from Nick Bosa and Chase Young. That’s going to be tough and key to the Cardinals’ offensive success.
