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The San Francisco 49ers defied Vegas oddsmakers and kept the game within striking distance for four quarters. Ultimately in the end, they fell short, losing to the division rival Arizona Cardinals 23-30 on a last- second field goal.

There is no such thing as a moral victory, but there were positives from this game. For one, the run defense came to life behind the stout play from NT Glenn Dorsey in the middle, while DB Jimmie Ward displayed his elite ball skills with four pass breakups in the first half.

However, it wasn't enough as the 49ers offensive line was unable to generate running lanes for RB Carlos Hyde and RB DuJuan Harris.