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49ers report card: Who to blame for fourth-quarter failures?

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Here is how the 49ers (1-7) graded in Sunday’s 18-15 loss at the Arizona Cardinals (2-6):

PASS OFFENSE: F

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Chandler Jones (55) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

C.J. Beathard looked as poor and skittish as he ever has, other than a third-quarter outburst highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Goodwin. Getting sacked on each of the first three series showed how bad the offense would struggle.