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Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers: Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins Doubtful; George Kittle Returns

BySuresh Menon

Modified Nov 7, 2021 | 7:59 AM EST

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Today will mark the battle for NFC West supremacy as table toppers Arizona Cardinals will take on NFC West third-ranked San Francisco 49ers. As it seems the trend around table-toppers this season, almost all of them across divisions are struggling with injuries.

Injuries have ravaged the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers the most, but Arizona Cardinals and the 49ers are not behind as reports have just surfaced that multiple San Francisco and Cardinals players including Kyler Murray and Elijah Mitchell are deemed questionable for the match.

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Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel are questionable for today; George Kittle returns

As per ESPN’s reliable journalist Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers‘ Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel are questionable for tonight’s clash against the Cardinals. Adam revealed that despite being questionable, the 49ers expect them to play at least for a short period.

49ers’ RB Elijah Mitchell (rib) and WR Deebo Samuel (calf), each listed as questionable for Sunday, both are expected to play vs. Cardinals, per sources. But team also uncertain how long each player will be able to go, and is hoping there are no setbacks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2021

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While there is uncertainty regarding Elijah and Deebo, there is good news for the 49ers as well. Tight End George Kittle is all set to return versus the Cardinals. The TE had suffered a calf injury some time ago. The 49 ers expect him to play roughly half the game.

49ers’ TE George Kittle, who returns Sunday from injured reserve after battling a calf injury, will be on a pitch count vs. the Cardinals and is expected to play roughly half the game.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2021

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Arizona Cardinals’ Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins might potentially be out against the 49ers

Meanwhile, things with the Arizona Cardinals aren’t any better. As per Adam Schefter, Arizona don’t sound optimistic about DeAndre Hopkins’ recovery from his hamstring injury. His final availability depends on his condition in the pre-game warmups.

Arizona doesn’t sound as optimistic that WR DeAndre Hopkins, who is listed as questionable due for Sunday due to a hamstring injury, will be able to play. But Cardinals also want to see Hopkins in pre-game warmups before making decision.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2021

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Cardinals’ star quarterback Kyler Murray is also listed as questionable for today. His sprained ankle hasn’t recovered well which is why the Cardinals are being cautious. Just like Hopkins, Murray’s availability will also be subject to his condition in the pre-game warmups.

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Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray, listed as questionable for today due to a sprained ankle, is expected to test his injury in pre-game warmups before Arizona makes a final decision on his status. Cardinals want to be careful. If Murray can’t start, Colt McCoy will.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 7, 2021

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The one common link between these players is that they all were struggling with fitness before the match. Their absence means only one thing–the players have still not recovered from their injury. But it is not all gloom for the Cardinals as Rodney Hudson, Rashard Lawrence, Zaven Collins, and Max Garcia were all seen practicing.

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