Nick Bosa is still not participating for the San Francisco 49ers, a massive break that could be the only thing keeping the Arizona Cardinals’ offense from going totally flat this week as they head to Santa Clara to take on the Niners. This isn’t just some regular absence either, Bosa not being out there could actually open things up for an Arizona offense that desperately needs a spark.
Cardinals’ Own Injury Report Is a Mixed Bag
While the Niners are sweating over Bosa, the Cardinals have their own injury headaches, and honestly, it’s an interesting list for both sides. Arizona’s still dealing with Max Melton being limited on Thursday, which is never good when you’re facing a divisional rival. Even worse, Roy Lopez is still completely out. Like, not even practicing. You gotta wonder how much more this defense can take without key players. The word is the Cardinals can afford to miss Lopez more than Melton, which gives a tiny bit of relief. But imagine if Garrett Williams can make his return to the field for the first time this season, that would be a huge boost! Everyone needs to keep an eye on that today and tomorrow, because his presence could seriously change the dynamic.
Early Season Struggles and Looming Pressure
Let’s be real, a 1-2 start isn’t totally unexpected for the Cardinals, but when two of those losses are already in the division? That’s a whole different story. The pressure is absolutely on heading into this matchup against the 49ers. If this turns into another lopsided divisional loss, people are going to start getting really unsettled. You can feel the tension building around that team. A win here, especially against a Bosa-less Niners, could be huge for morale and stop the bleeding. A loss? Well, that just digs the hole deeper.
The Cardinals need to bring their A-game, especially on offense, to take advantage of Bosa’s absence. This game is huge for their early season trajectory, and it all kicks off when we see them in action again very soon.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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