Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers: Preview, prediction

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton (5) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks on during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Odds:

Arizona -3.5

O/U 42

Next: Arizona Cardinals: Stanton needs to raise his game

Prediction: 

The Cardinals will have to do everything in its power to save their season. Adjustments need to be made. If that means they will have to stop going for the home run ball every game, then so be it.

Drew Stanton doesn’t have to be Palmer, but he will need to take command of the offense like Palmer does. The defense will need to make stops on third down, and force turnovers. While San Francisco has proven to be a tough place to play for Arizona, the 49ers are a worse team and the Cardinals should be able to do just enough to win.

Arizona Cardinals 17 San Francisco 49ers 16