NFL power rankings: Close isn't enough for 49ers entering Week 5

NFL power rankings: Close isn’t enough for 49ers entering Week 5

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Steve Wilks of the Arizona Cardinals calls a play during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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Games like their Week 4 bout versus the Seattle Seahawks are likely what you’re going to see from the Cardinals this season — a valiant effort by a team now starting to embrace the fact it’s in full rebuild mode.

Rookie quarterback Josh Rosen tossed the first touchdown of his NFL career, and running back David Johnson provided the red birds’ other end-zone score of the game.

Despite going 2-of-3 in the red zone, however, the Cardinals still couldn’t muster enough offense to offset a late Seahawks comeback that eventually culminated in a game-winning Seattle field goal as time expired.

Perhaps the Cardinals discover their first win of 2018 when they hit the road to take on the one-win 49ers in Week 5.