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Cardinals vs. 49ers: 5 Matchups in Week 5 to Watch for San Francisco

By Peter Panacy

November 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) dives into the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) dives into the end zone after catching a pass for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

CB Rashard Robinson vs. WR Larry Fitzgerald

Through four weeks of the 2016 season, it’s clear rookie cornerback Rashard Robinson is a future starter and veteran corner Tramaine Brock’s starting days are numbered.

After posting five tackles and three passes defended in Week 4, Robinson is due for a starting assignment. Heck, even Pro Football Focus considers him the No. 4 overall rookie entering Week 5.

So lining him up opposite veteran Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald seems like a pretty good idea.

Robinson, at 6-foot-1, has the height to match up against the 6-foot-3 Fitzgerald. And while Arizona will likely feature the savvy veteran out of the slot, locking Robinson on his man would probably give San Francisco the best one-on-one matchup here.

Fitzgerald is currently leading the Cardinals with 25 receptions for 285 yards and three touchdowns. He’s averaging 77.3 yards over 24 career contests versus the Niners.