Can the 49ers make a come back?
After each team punted to begin the third quarter, Marvin Harrison Jr. began the first play with a 14-yard reception. By this point, Talanoa Hufanga had been ruled out with a concussion. Rookie cornerback Renardo Green was also questionable to return with a groin injury.
A couple of 9-yard gains from Michael Carter gave Arizona the ball at San Francisco’s two-yard line, where Dortch found himself wide open for another touchdown. Tashaun Gipson, who had filled in for Hufanga, made the stop on the two-point conversion to keep the Cardinals at 26.
Rookie Jacob Cowing had a 16-yard pass, only to give it back on the next play with a holding penalty. Patrick Taylor picked up nine yards on 4th & 1, and then Shanahan dialed up the perfect trick play to Kyle Juszczyk, who dove into the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown to bring the 49ers within two to make it 26-24.
That was the longest touchdown of Juszczyk’s career and only the second time he’s scored in back-to-back games. The last time Juice did was in Weeks 12 and 13 of the 2020 season.