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NFL
Game Information |
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Cardinals at 49ers
4:15 PM ET, September 07,
2008
Candlestick Park
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Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News |
Previews:
Not long ago, the Arizona
Cardinals and San Francisco
49ers used high first-round
draft picks on who they believed
would be their quarterbacks of
the future. Things have not gone
according to plan. With Matt
Leinart and Alex Smith relegated
to backup roles, the Cardinals
will go with Kurt Warner in
their season opener on Sunday
against the San Francisco 49ers,
who have named J.T. O'Sullivan
their starter. Warner, a
two-time league MVP, begins his
12th season having beaten out
Leinart, a former Heisman Trophy
winner who has yet to fulfill
his potential after being
selected 10th overall in 2006...more
Around the Net:
Cardinals-49ers: NFL Week One Preview and Picks
Bleacher Report
Chris Radez makes his pick for this week's 'Niners-Cardinals
game and also shares the opinions of the experts TSB.
Journeyman O'Sullivan ready to take reins of 49ers offense
Arizona Republic, AZ
If O'Sullivan plays well this year, his story will be
reminiscent of that of another reclamation project, the Cardinals' Kurt Warner,
who went from grocery ...
Nolan resolute journeyman QB O'Sullivan makes 49ers better this year
Tri-Valley Herald
Smith has one year to secure future with 49ers
International Herald Tribune
49ers-Cardinals Matchups: Who has the advantage?
Examiner.com
That would indicate the 2008 Cardinals would have the edge with
Warner getting the nod. However, the 49ers overall defense has improved and the
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| Statpack |
| Cardinals |
Average Team Rankings |
49ers |
 23.0 |
Total Offense |
 26.0 |
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23.0 |
Total Defense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Passing Offense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Passing Defense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Rushing Offense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Rushing Defense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Receiving Offense |
26.0 |
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23.0 |
Receiving Defense |
26.0 |
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26.8 |
Punting |
30.3 |
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23.0 |
Return |
26.0 |
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34.5 |
Kicking |
39.0 |
| Head 2
Head (since 2001) |
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| SU |
5-7-0 |
7-5-0 |
| ATS |
4-2-0 |
2-4-0 |
| ATS @SFO |
3-0-0 |
0-3-0 |
| ATS: favored |
2-2-0 |
0-2-0 |
| ATS: underdog |
2-0-0 |
2-2-0 |
| HEAD 2
HEAD RESULTS (SINCE 2001) |
| Date |
Score |
Line |
O/U |
| Nov 25, 2007 |
SFO 37, @ARI 31 |
ARI, -10½ |
37.5 |
| Sep 10, 2007 |
ARI 17, @SFO 20 |
SFO, -3½ |
47.0 |
| Dec 24, 2006 |
ARI 26, @SFO 20 |
SFO, -4 |
45.0 |
| Sep 10, 2006 |
SFO 27, @ARI 34 |
ARI, -10 |
43.5 |
| Dec 4, 2005 |
ARI 17, @SFO 10 |
ARI, -3 |
44.0 |
| Oct 2, 2005 |
SFO 14, @ARI 31 |
ARI, -3 |
44.0 |
| Dec 12, 2004 |
SFO 31, @ARI 28 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| Oct 10, 2004 |
ARI 28, @SFO 31 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| Dec 7, 2003 |
ARI 14, @SFO 50 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| Oct 26, 2003 |
SFO 13, @ARI 16 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| Dec 21, 2002 |
SFO 17, @ARI 14 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| Oct 27, 2002 |
ARI 28, @SFO 38 |
SFO, NL |
0.0 |
| 2007 TRENDS (Regular Season) |
| The Cardinals are 9-7 ATS. |
| The Cardinals are 4-4 ATS away. |
| The Cardinals are 2-4 ATS as the favorite. |
| The Cardinals are 0-1 ATS as an away favorite. |
| The 49ers are 5-11 ATS. |
| The 49ers are 3-5 ATS at home. |
| The 49ers are 5-10 ATS as the underdog. |
| The 49ers are 3-4 ATS as a home underdog. |
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