Here’s our report card from the 49ers’ 18-15 last-minute loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, marking the second year in a row San Francisco fell to Arizona by the same score due to a late touchdown. The 49ers blew a 15-3 fourth-quarter lead Sunday.
Passing offense: F
Quarterback C.J. Beathard was without center Weston Richburg and arguably his top receiver in Pierre Garçon, but he still left much to be desired for the first 38 minutes against the NFL’s 24th-ranked defense. Then, midway through the third quarter, Beathard hit Marquise Goodwin in stride on a slant route, dusting All-Pro cornerback and former 49ers safety Antoine Bethea for a 55-yard touchdown.