After a rough run through the 2024 campaign that included a flurry of injuries and underwhelming losses, the San Francisco 49ers’ season has officially come to an end.
With the 49ers’ chances of a trip to the postseason evaporated weeks ago, the 49ers had little to play for in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals, opening the door for multiple backups to get playing time season finale on Sunday, including reserve quarterback Josh Dobbs.
Despite a semi-new cast of players across the field, the 49ers’ struggles from the 2024 season shined again in Week 18. Spotty defense down the stretch, injuries, turnovers and special teams were highlighted on the way to an ugly 47-24 loss to the Cardinals in the final week of the regular season.
Before turning the page to the offseason, here’s a breakdown of the good and the bad from the 49ers’ loss to the Cardinals in Week 18.