Warner admits 49ers’ defense didn’t live up to standards vs. Cards

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The 49ers celebrated the victory that clinched a second division title in a row, but they were not cheerful about a certain area of the defense. "I thought just looking at it live, we missed way too many tackles," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said following the 49ers' 45-29 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. "Give them credit. They have a bunch of guys that are hard to tackle. Obviously, their quarterback is as tough as it gets. They're skill players. They all can run, they're fast." The 49ers surrendered 234 rushing yards to the Cardinals. It's the most yards on the ground the 49ers have given up since the Dallas Cowboys rushed for 265 yards in a 40-10 victory over the 49ers in 2017. The Cardinals had a balanced running game, led by James Conner, who gained 86 yards and a touchdown on 14 rushing attempts. Emari Demercado added 64 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown run, on just four carries. Quarterback Kyler Murray added 49 yards on six rushing attempts. "Just missed tackles," 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said. "I look at myself. I'm always going to point the finger at myself first and foremost and I've got to be the standard for everybody else. "If you do...