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49ers recap: San Francisco reaches new low after blowing lead to Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers keep finding ways to lose in 2018, and this time they can’t blame it on the turnover battle.

The Niners forced a pair of turnovers on Sunday — including one in the game’s final minutes — but the 49ers’ turnover margin wasn’t enough to overcome an inept offense and a defense that continues to fold under pressure.

After a sleep-inducing first half that produced a grand total of eight points, the 49ers appeared to break the game open mid-way through the third quarter. Quarterback C.J. Beathard — who was in the midst of the worst turnover-free game of his career — hit wide receiver Marquise Goodwin on a short pass, and the speedy wideout left cornerback Patrick Peterson in his dust en route to a 55-yard touchdown score:

After a quick punt by the Cardinals, the 49ers embarked on an 11-play drive that milked over six minutes off the clock.