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Cardinals, 49ers Resting Stars Ahead of Week 3 Showdown
24 Sep
Summary
- Several star players, including McCaffrey and Bosa, received rest days.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.'s production is a talking point for the Cardinals.
- The 49ers are currently undefeated and considered top contenders.
Ahead of their Week 3 contest, both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers have granted significant rest days to key players. Notable absences include Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa, who were given veteran rest days by their respective teams.
Within the Cardinals' camp, there's been a notable focus on the production levels of Marvin Harrison Jr. Coach LaFleur expressed confidence in Harrison's approach despite external narratives. The 49ers, meanwhile, enter the game with a perfect 2-0 record and are widely regarded as one of the league's strongest teams.
LaFleur reflected on the foundational principles established by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, recalling a period of rebuilding that eventually led to sustained success. Both teams will continue their practice schedule this week, with final injury designations expected before Sunday's kickoff.
