Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 28, 2015 (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals tormented Colin Kaepernick in one of the most decisive victories in franchise history earlier this season but will have to pick on a different San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sunday. While that defense takes on Blaine Gabbert, Carson Palmer seeks a single-season franchise record for touchdown passes in the Cardinals' pursuit of a fifth consecutive win and first road victory over the 49ers in seven years. Arizona (8-2) intercepted Kaepernick four times and returned two for touchdowns in the opening quarter Sept. 27 en route to a 47-7 victory. Larry Fitzgerald and Chris Johnson each scored two TDs in the Cardinals' most lopsided win since beating the Houston Oilers 44-0 on Nov. 1, 1970. The 49ers (3-7) benched Kaepernick in favor of Gabbert ahead of a 17-16 win over Atlanta on Nov. 8, and his tenure in San Francisco might have ended following left shoulder surgery Tuesday. "Gabbert is taking care of the football better. The receivers are more involved so it's a good challenge for us," said Arizona safety Tyrann Mathieu, who scored one of those first-quarter touchdowns in September. "It seems like Gabbert has a better understanding of coverages and getting his receivers involved. He's an underrated passer. "We know those guys are going to come out fired up, ready to prove a point." Palmer has continued to roll along after throwing for 311 yards and two scores in that matchup. He topped 300 yards in a third consecutive game last Sunday and shook off a pair of early interceptions in a 34-31 win over one of the AFC's top teams, Cincinnati. "We had another tough opponent in the Bengals with only one loss but we were able to drive down late in the game and finish it off," safety Rashad Johnson said. "We're finding ways to win, and we have momentum at the perfect time." Palmer completed three passes for a combined 57 yards on the game's final drive to set up Chandler Catanzaro's 32-yard field goal with two seconds left. The 12-year veteran has 11 TD passes in the past three games to take over the league lead with 27, three shy of Kurt Warner's single-season franchise mark of 30 - set in 2008. "He can have rough moments, shake them off and just come on back," coach Bruce Arians said. "He's like a really good pitcher who can't find the plate, then all of a sudden he gets in a groove." Gabbert, meanwhile, played better last Sunday in his second start despite the 49ers returning from their bye to lose 29-13 in Seattle. He was 22 of 34 for 264 yards - his second-most in 29 NFL starts - and one touchdown without an interception. San Francisco's defense suffered a big blow with defensive lineman Glenn Dorsey tearing his right ACL on the Seahawks' first play from scrimmage. The 49ers went on to allow a season-worst 255 yards on the ground. "When Glenn got hurt, I didn't like our body language," coach Jim Tomsula said. "We have to address that." Arizona is hoping that star defensive back Patrick Peterson can play after leaving last weekend because of an ankle injury. The Cardinals have lost six straight road games against the 49ers, but the most recent was a 20-17 loss Dec. 28 in which Palmer didn't play. They lost their previous five visits by a combined 144-56 score and haven't won a road game in the series since a 23-13 victory Sept. 7, 2008. "They're still the Niners. It would mean a lot to this franchise," linebacker Kevin Minter said. "We've just got to get it done. It's not going to be an easy game by any means. ... It would be a big step forward for this organization as far as being on top of these guys. It's time for us to finally be on top." Arizona, 4-1 on the road this season, has won two of the past three overall meetings after dropping nine of 10. All three of San Francisco's wins this year have been at home. 49ers aren't going to win, but hopefully Blaine continues to look not bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted November 29, 2015 49ers declared Carlos Hyde (foot) inactive for Week 12. Hyde did not practice at all this week, and there is no timetable for his return. Shaun Draughn should continue to dominate backfield touches while Hyde is out. San Francisco also declared OLB Ahmad Brooks, LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, WR DeAndrew White, CB Chris Davis, OL Ian Silberman and OL Brandon Thomas inactive for Week 12 against the Cardinals. Michael Floyd (hamstring) is active for Week 12 against the 49ers. Floyd was limited all week in practice, but coach Bruce Arians said he looked good. Competing with Larry Fitzgerald and John Brown for targets, Floyd is merely a low-floor WR3 in a game the Cardinals should dominate. Arizona declared DT Cory Redding, DT Frostee Rucker, DT Ed Stinson, OT D.J. Humphries, OG Jonathan Cooper, LB Shaq Riddick and QB Matt Barkley inactive for Week 12 against the 49ers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted November 29, 2015 What the hell is a Shaun Draughn... 10 30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted November 29, 2015 The 49ers are getting boned by the officials right now. Wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted December 1, 2015 https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/671699157158072320 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted December 1, 2015 https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/671699157158072320 probably getting reassigned to the Titans/Jags game 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted December 2, 2015 They will be re-assigned to Sunday's Eagles-Patriots game, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
