Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers: TV/radio, preview, prediction

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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 12: Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche #90 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles running back DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders for a loss during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 20-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Key Injuries

The Arizona Cardinals are the pure definition of the walking wounded. It is starting to resemble a lot like what they went through last season when 16 players ended up on injured reserve by the end of the season. ‘

The Cardinals added another one to the IR on Friday. Guard Mike Iupati had a bone spur fall off elbow and has to have surgery. He will likely be out for the season.

Also ruled out Sunday were guard Alex Boone and defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. Talk about when it rains, it pours.

The fun doesn’t end there. The Cardinals also listed left tackle D.J. Humphries as questionable and some feel as if he may not play, despite being told otherwise earlier in the week.

Receiver John Brown is listed as questionable but will play. How much of him we see remains to be seen. Also receiver J.J. Nelson is questionable.

The 49ers have listed two players out for Sunday’s game. They will be without linebacker Reuben Foster and safety Eric Reid. Running back Carlos Hyde is listed as questionable.

Prediction

With so many players injured you have to wonder if the Cardinals can field a good enough team on Sunday. Against the 49ers, they likely can get away with it.

How long they can get away with it remains to be seen. The 49ers played the Cardinals tough last season in Glendale, losing 23-20. Don’t overlook this team that his hungry for a victory.

In the end, the Cardinals should bounce back. If they don’t, you can pretty much write off any playoff chances.

Cardinals 30 49ers 21

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