Is it possible the Cardinals recently have been playing better than the 49ers? Here is a statistical comparison of the two teams over the past three games.

49ERS DEFENSE (Last 3 games)

18.3 points per game allowed

0.325 points per play

5.0 yards per play

37.84% 3rd down conversions

3.4 yards per carry

6.2 yards per pass attempt

65.42 completion percentage

84.9 passer rating

6.14 sack percentage

CARDINALS DEFENSE (Last 3 games)

18.0 points per game

0.298 points per play

5.0 yards per play

31.58% 3rd down conversions

4.6 yards per carry

5.7 yards per attempt

56.25 completion percentage

70.9 passer rating

8.94 sack percentage

COLIN KAEPERNICK (Last 3 games)

59.49 completion percentage

6.6 yards per pass attempt

93.6 passer rating

8.14 sack percentage

CARSON PALMER (Last 3 games)

68.97 completion percentage

7.4 yards per pass attempt

84.4 passer rating

5.43 sack percentage

Which team currently is playing at a higher level?