Arizona Cardinals vs 49ers, Week 1: Good, bad, ugly

4 of 4

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 13: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers gets past Jordan Hicks #58, Patrick Peterson #21, and Isaiah Simmons #48 of the Arizona Cardinals on his way to a touchdown at Levi’s Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

The Ugly

The Cardinals defense was ugly early on. They gave up a 76-yard touchdown catch and run to 49ers running back Raheem Mostert. It was reminiscent of the touchdown catch and run last November by Jeff Wilson to win the game for the 49ers.

No doubt they redeemed themselves at the end though. Great stops by Byron Murphy Jr. and Patrick Peterson.

Isaiah Simmons looked every bit the rookie on Sunday. He played just 18 snaps. All of this is just fine though and he will be fine.

Let’s also not forget it was his first NFL game and it was also against the defending NFC Champion 49ers. With no preseason, give Simmons about a month and a half or so to get it down.

Next. Hopkins gets game ball. dark

The next time the Cardinals play the 49ers is week 16 at home in December. It will be a different Simmons and don’t expect a slow start by the defense either.

Home/Cardinals News