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3 49ers who underwhelmed in Week 9 victory over Cardinals

By Akshaj Dwivedula

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Wide receiver KeeSean Johnson #19 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception over the defense of the Arizona Cardinals the game at State Farm Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 31: Wide receiver KeeSean Johnson #19 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception over the defense of the Arizona Cardinals the game at State Farm Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 31: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball while avoiding a tackle by Emmanuel Moseley #41 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. 49ers won 28-25. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 31: Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals runs with the ball while avoiding a tackle by Emmanuel Moseley #41 of the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 31, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. 49ers won 28-25. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Defensive Back Emmanuel Moseley

Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley had been playing lights out, to a point where the 49ers could have considered keeping him the starter over Ahkello Witherspoon when Witherspoon could return from a sprained foot suffered earlier this season.

Although that question could still be asked, Moseley’s performance against the Cardinals did not meet that same level.

Moseley had his worst game as a 49ers player, a good sign to his overall ability, but not for this game. He gave up quite a few catches, none bigger than this touchdown to rookie wide receiver Andy Isabella:

This wasn’t going to be a touchdown without the missed tackles by cornerback Richard Sherman and safety Jimmie Ward, but it was a risky attempt on a second-down throw.

It was more than just the one play, though. Moseley got challenged more and more as the entire defense seemed to falter. In a game of secondary struggles, his stood out the most.

Moseley also has a bright future in the NFL, and his play with Witherspoon out has been critical for the Niners to stay undefeated, but this game got away from him.