The 49ers note that new kicker Joey Slye will wear number 14 for Sunday's game.
NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were placing Kittle on injured reserve. The tight end has been dealing with a calf injury.
San Francisco enters Sunday's game with a 2-2 record while Arizona is 4-0. Kickoff between the two teams is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. PT from State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals are currently favored by 5 points.
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By David Bonilla
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Purdy finished the year...
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As injuries have...
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Four or five. Or maybe six.
Another out in the route or held in.
There are three things every quarterback needs: time, good pass catchers, and a good running game.
That first set of numbers above refers to how many players a team must use to get pressure on the quarterback....
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By Marc Adams
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Can't get enough of the San Francisco 49ers? We can help with that. We're back with a brand-new 49ers Webzone Mailbag. We asked for your best 49ers questions, and you came through with several good ones. Thank you for submitting those.
Before we jump into the mailbag, be sure...
