The Cardinals suffered perhaps their worst loss of the season on Monday night in Mexico City, getting blown out by the 49ers in front of a national audience, 38–10. Though Arizona looked thoroughly outclassed from a talent standpoint for most of the night, the team’s effort also left something to be desired for Troy Aikman.
Aikman, who was on the call for ESPN alongside Joe Buck, took particular exception with one play in the fourth quarter on which San Francisco tight end George Kittle ran 32 yards up the sideline for a touchdown. As Kittle approached the goal line, Cardinals defensive back Antonio Hamilton appeared to have a chance to make the tackle, but seemed to ease up just enough to allow the Niners’ pass catcher to squeak by.