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. 3: Ronnie Bell will pop up for a second touchdown in as many games

Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee, ribs) is reportedly suiting up for the game against the Cardinals, but fellow wideout Jauan Jennings (shin) probably isn't, which immediately frees up rookie receiver Ronnie Bell to get some meaningful snaps and some targets again this week.

Bell only had two receptions against the New York Giants in Week 3, but he made sure that nobody forgot them with his second reception being a grab off a deflected pass that hung in the air for eternity and the first also being his first touchdown off a strong contested catch:

While we shouldn't be expecting Bell to pop up with an alarming amount of stats given the nature of the 49ers offense, the chance is once again there for the rookie receiver to show the potential he's been flashing this year.

Look for quarterback Brock Purdy to throw a dart into the middle of the end zone for Bell to celebrate his second touchdown in as many games.