NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell spoke on KNBR’s The Murph and Mac Show Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ game plan for their upcoming Monday night match up against the Arizona Cardinals.
COSELL: “I think the 49ers …
Extra Point:The Cardinals are a better football team than Cosell is giving them credit for - and they play the 49ers very tough. Couple that with the rage they have showed this week, either this game is tight the whole way, or the 49ers kill their hopes and dreams right off the bat. I'm very curious as to how much Gore we will see given his health. I also wonder if this is the game where the 49ers finally get a bit of pass rush going to make their defense really stand out. You can check out these sports betting sites to see what the line is for the game - but keeping the Cardinals to ten points is a taller task than Cosell is letting on.
When it comes to what to expect from the special teams, that is also an interesting question. The Cardinals have a very talented returner, but the 49ers kickers have the skill to keep the ball away from him. It will be very interesting to see if the Niners will try and pin the Cardinals deep and risk a return, or play a more tactical approach on special teams.