49ers vs. Cardinals: 5 Arizona players Niners must worry about in Week 9

5 Cardinals players 49ers must worry about in Week 9

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 28: Cornerback Jimmie Ward #20 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the football after a reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers in overtime 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald

Veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is a Hall of Famer in the twilight of his career. His career work both against the 49ers, like when he caught a game-winning touchdown last year, and against the entire league puts him on this list.

When a player is that talented and has played that well, no team can ever underestimate him.

That said, Fitzgerald has had two poor showings in a row, catching three balls for only 20 yards. His snap count has also reduced from 95 percent at the beginning of the year to the 75 to 80 percent range now.

While the Cardinals have other receivers, like Christian Kirk who can make a dent, the 49ers need to continue the trend and take No. 11 out of the game.

If they can do so, they made it a lot easier to walk away with a victory.