49ERS GRADES IN CLUTCH WIN VS. CARDINALS TO BECOME LONE UNDEFEATED NFC WEST TEAM

This win marked a notable shift in identity for the San Francisco 49ers. After struggling in close games last season, the 49ers are showing early in 2025 that they’ve turned a corner — finding ways to make clutch plays and close out tight contests, as highlighted by their narrow 16-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.

While the win over Arizona may not have been pretty, it showed that this 49ers squad can win the gritty, low-scoring battles — something that could prove crucial in a tight NFC race.

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