In what felt like a must-win game to stay in the NFC playoff race, the Arizona Cardinals rallied from a 13-point deficit to secure their first victory over the San Francisco 49ers since 2021. The Cardinals’ defense shut out the 49ers in the second half, helping Arizona escape with a narrow 24-23 win.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Arizona entered the week with the 5th worst defense in terms of points allowed per game. In contrast, the 49ers entered with the 2nd best offense, even without Christian McCaffrey.
The game was a rollercoaster for Cardinals fans, who went from calling for the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to celebrating the team’s gritty second-half performance.
After the win, vibes were high across social media:
MASSIVE WIN!!! Go Cardinals ???????? #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/OMYcwi1rd1
— The AZ sports fan! (@TheAZsportsfan1) October 6, 2024
https://twitter..com/TheAZsportsfan1/status/1843071427127419371
Cardinals win, Seahawks lost, Niners lost and rams lost. Today is a good day. #BirdGang
— Jase (@Jase_Pop) October 6, 2024
We dodged a bullet today, keeping our season alive! Go #BirdGang
— Kiernan Ryan Daley ???? (@KiernanDaley) October 6, 2024
Our season isn’t over. It’s just getting started.
Hope lives in Arizona. #BirdGang
— Joanna Cards Fan (@cardsfanjoanna) October 6, 2024
#BirdGang PS: If you know me I’m ALWAYS on the train regardless, but Wins are a much easier ride for sure! pic.twitter.com/P4R1nz0EFf
— Kiernan Ryan Daley ???? (@KiernanDaley) October 6, 2024
THE CARDIAC CARDINALS JUST STUNNED THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS IN THE BAY. KYLER MURRAY HEROICS, MARVIN HARRISON JR IN THE CLUTCH, JAMES CONNER ANGRY RUNNING, THE DEFENSE HOLDING THE LINE TO WIN THE GAME. LFGGGGG #BirdGang
— Mervin (@MervinBustmante) October 6, 2024
#InGannonWeTrust #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/YbYUl80PyF
— Eduardo Cuevas (@EduardoCuevas) October 6, 2024
