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Winners, losers from 49ers Week 11 home win vs. Cardinals

By Peter Panacy

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tight end Ross Dwelley #82 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Emmanuel Sanders #17 after scoring a four yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Tight end Ross Dwelley #82 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Emmanuel Sanders #17 after scoring a four yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Cornerback Jimmie Ward #20 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a defensive play over wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Cornerback Jimmie Ward #20 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a defensive play over wide receiver Christian Kirk #13 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Winner: Safety Jimmie Ward

At one point during Sunday’s contest, safety Jimmie Ward had to exit the game with what appeared to be a foot injury.

Right away, fans began reacting about Ward’s lengthy injury history.

But Ward returned shortly thereafter, eventually finishing the game with an impressive seven tackles, a sack and one pass defended.

He might not be receiving the same attention given to other members of San Francisco’s defense, yet Ward’s presence has helped solidify what was previously one of the most questionable secondaries in the NFL entering this season.

Where Ward wins even more, however, is the fact he’s a free agent in 2019. While his injury history still works against him, hitting this contract year with performances like Sunday’s should bode well for his negotiations this upcoming offseason.

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Regardless whether or not they’re with the 49ers, who now find themselves enjoying a winning season for the first time since 2013.