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The 49ers wrap up the first half of their 2012 schedule with a key divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. A win gives the 49ers a two-game lead in the NFC West, while a loss drops the 49ers into a tie with the Cardinals. The 49ers lost their last matchup with the Cardinals in 2011, but had won the previous five.
This is a national television broadcast on ESPN, so most of us will get to see it. Well, for those of us with cable, as long as we do not lose power thanks to Hurricane Sandy. Out here in DC we're supposed to get a lot of rain and some fairly heavy winds, although not as bad as the Carolinas or NY/NJ. I just need power through Monday night!
The inactives will be up approximately 90 minutes before game time, and the first game thread will go live at approximately 5pm PT.
Broadcast Schedule
Game Time: 5:30 p.m. PT
TV: ESPN
Announcers: Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden, Lisa Salters
Radio
49ers Radio Network: KGO 810 & The Bone 107.7 FM - Ted Robinson, Eric Davis
Spanish Radio: KBRG 680 - Erwin Higueros, Juan Carlos Sierra
Dial Global Radio Sports - Kevin Harlan, Dan Fouts, Mark Malone
Radio Affiliates
| CALL LETTERS | FREQUENCY | CITY |
|---|---|---|
| KNBR | 680 AM | San Francisco |
| KGO | 810 AM | San Francisco |
| KSAN | 107.7 FM | San Francisco |
| KURY | 95.3 FM | Brookings, OR |
| KTHU | 100.7 FM | Chico |
| KATA | 1340 AM | Eureka/Arcata |
| KFIG | 1430 AM | Fresno |
| KNCO | 830 AM | Grass Valley |
| KPUA | 670 AM | Hilo, HI |
| KHKA | 1500 AM | Honolulu, HI |
| KRKC | 1490 AM | King City |
| KEZX | 730 AM | Medford, OR |
| KUNK | 96.7 FM | Mendocino |
| KESP | 970 AM | Modesto |
| KPRL | 1230 AM | Paso Robles |
| KUIK | 1360 AM | Portland, OR |
| KBLF | 1490 AM | Red Bluff |
| KKXS | 96.1 FM | Redding |
| KBZZ | 1270 AM/96.1 FM | Reno, NV |
| KCTC | 1320 AM | Sacramento |
| KION | 1460 AM | Salinas |
| KKJL | 1400 AM | San Luis Obispo |
| KJDX | 93.3 FM | Susanville |
49ers Vs. Cardinals Odds
The 49ers are touchdown favorites heading into Monday Night Football, after opening at four points off-shore. While I am not surprised the line has risen to a touchdown, I'm still a bit skeptical of a big win. I do think the 49ers can win this game, but I also think most NFC West games this year are going to be tight battles. The 49ers best chance to cover this spread is if they truly dominate the Cardinals sieve of an offensive line.