Many thought San Francisco's hopes were dashed following Jimmy Garoppolo's season-ending injury, but backup C.J. Beathard started six games for the 49ers last year and he has a better team around him this season. Beathard was good enough to keep the Niners close last week before losing 29-27 to the Chargers. Beathard went 23-of-37 for 298 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and his team had a 17-6 lead at one point. Arizona is dead last in the NFL in total yards of offense (208.5) and second to last in rushing yards. The Cardinals are averaging a meager 9.3 points per game and have a rookie, Josh Rosen, starting at quarterback. Rosen completed 15-of-27 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown against Seattle last week as the Cardinals lost 20-17 at home. Arizona was outgained 331-263 and allowed the Seahawks 171 rushing yards on 5.0 per carry. The 49ers actually are #6 in the league, averaging 360.8 total offense yards and they average 5.2 yards per rush. The Cardinals are 2-7 ATS their last nine road games and 1-5 ATS their last six October games. San Francisco has covered seven of its last nine versus NFC West teams. Play the 49ers.
This pick was released to clients on October 06, 2023 at 12:32PM ET.
NFL
Arizona at San Francisco
October 7, 2018
4:25 PM Eastern
1 unit on San Francisco -3.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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