The Cardinals cover +8.5 against the 49ers. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 21, 2026

BillSpeaker 95%01:16:24·NFLHitGradable
The Cardinals cover +8.5 against the 49ers.
Cardinals 49ers
“I think the Cardinals can hang with them.”
80%
"Hang with them" is graded here as covering +8.5.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Lost by 6
ARI 30@SF 36·Final·Close SF -7.5→auto

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