Now that we’ve had a day to let our feelings cool let’s talk about the winners and losers from the 49ers Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals. As frustrating as the loss was, the Niners made a plethora of mistakes and still were in a position to win the game. As talented as the team is, even they can’t overcome blunders in all three phases of the game. Missed throws, blown coverages, and a blocked punt are all recipes for disaster.
Winners
The offensive line
Jimmy Garoppolo dropped back to pass 38 times on Sunday, and the offensive line only allowed three QB hits, one sack, and had zero penalties.