4 bold 49ers predictions for NFC West showdown vs. Cardinals

The 49ers will be battling a surprisingly competitive Cardinals outfit in an attempt to move to 4-0 to start the season.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff-arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff-arms Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) / Thearon W. Henderson/GettyImages
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Bold 49ers prediction No. 2: Javon Hargrave will notch multiple sacks for the first time as a Niner

Javon Hargrave has been well worth the money the 49ers threw at him in free agency, with the defensive tackle already notching two sacks and 10 quarterback hurries in the first three weeks of action.

Hargrave has been the consistent pass-rushing presence that head coach Kyle Shanahan was hoping for when he became the big-money acquisition of the year, and that could play nicely into Week 4.

The Cardinals have been performing above expectations on offense, and allowing only two sacks to a strong Cowboys defense is certainly no mean feat.

But the 49ers are a different beast entirely, and they could very well be the most fearsome front four in all of football.

Hargrave has been in some stellar form and there shouldn't be much question of that continuing. Look for the Niners to create some havoc in the interior and Hargrave to cut through the interior blocking for two sacks on the weekend.

Hopefully, he won't be alone in getting on the stat sheet in that regard.