John Skelton rightly to continue as starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals

At this point, what other options do they really have?

Arizona Cardinals will stick with John Skelton at quarterback

Arizona Cardinals' coach Ken Whisenhunt said the team will stick with John Skelton at quarterback despite calls for rookie Ryan Lindley to have an opportunity.

49ers vs. Cardinals 2012: Arizona fans say 4-4 record is deceiving

While the Arizona Cardinals are 4-4 on the year, the four-game losing streak is the reality of today.

Cardinals vs. 49ers: Patrick Peterson struggles in loss

Patrick Peterson seemed to struggle in all facets of the game on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

Cardinals Vs. 49ers: The good and the bad from the 24-3 loss

Believe it or not, there were both.

Cardinals Vs. 49ers reaction: San Francisco is just that good

The Cards aren't as good as their 4-0 start and they aren't as bad as their Monday loss

'No one's flipped the switch or anything' after Cardinals' 24-3 loss to 49ers

What the coach and players said postgame.

49ers vs. Cardinals game recap: Arizona offense falls flat in 24-3

The San Francisco 49ers cruised to a 24-3 win against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, taking a two-game lead in the NFC West.

Cardinals vs. 49ers: Quick reaction from the big Monday Night Football loss

There was a Monday Night Football game today? If I didn't know any better, I would have thought it was cancelled.

49ers vs. Cardinals score update: San Francisco lead 24-3 after three

Randy Moss showed up in a big way on football's greatest primetime stage as he has grown accustomed to over the course of his career, catching his 18th touchdown pass in 19 career games on Monday Night Football.

He scored with a nifty catch and run on a 47-yard strike from Alex Smith hat put the San Francisco 49ers up 24-0 in the third quarter.

Arizona responded by methodically driving down the field on a 14-play, 70-hard drive and putting up their first points of the contest on a 28-yard field goal by Jay Feely. That made the score 24-3 as the fourth quarter gets underway. The boos rung loudly throughout University of Phoenix Stadium as the home crowd was clearly unhappy with the team's inability to score a touchdown after putting together the impressive drive.

Smith continued his masterful performance and went 17-for18 for 223 yards through three quarters, adding three touchdowns and no interceptions. The ground game has been effieicent for the 49ers as well, as running back Frank Gore leads all rushers with 55 yards on 17 carries.

Michael Crabree has had a stellar game for the 49ers, amassing five catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns in the contest.

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49ers vs. Cardinals score update: San Francisco leads 17-0 at half

Michael Crabtree and Alex Smith continue to be in synch as the San Francisco 49ers have dominated the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Phoenix and lead the contest, 17-0 at the half.

Smith connected with Crabtree to cap an eight-play, 68-yard drive that took just two minutes, 48 seconds to complete in the second quarter. Crabtree leads all of the game's receivers with four catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Smith has been efficient in the first half, connecting on 14-of-15 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns.

Arizona has struggled mightily on offense, and has just 42 total yards. The 49ers vaunted run defense has lived up to its top billing and nearly held the Cardinals to negative yardage in the first half as running back LaRod Stephens-Howling carried the ball seven times for six yards on the ground.

The Cardinals will receive the ball to begin the second half.

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49ers vs. Cardinals score update: San Francisco lead 7-0 thanks to Alex Smith TD pass

Alex Smith went 6-for-6 and capped off the 49ers 10-play, 77-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Michael Crabtree to give the San Francisco 49ers a 7-0 lead over the Arizona Cardinals after one quarter of play on Monday night.

The Niners continued to play their brand of smashmouth football and bait the Cardinals into stacking the box. Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter combined to carry the ball 11 times for a total of 67 yards on the ground.

Their relentless commitment to the running game is what allowed Smith to hit tight end Delanie Walker with a perfect 23-yard strike to set up the score.

Arizona began the game with promise when the first play of the game netted the Cardinals 24 yards on a screen pass from John Skelton to LaRod Stephens-Howling. The 49ers defense managed to induce a quick thee-and-out following the big play and would hold Arizona to just 22 total yards in the first quarter.

This story originally appeared on SBNation.com.

Cardinals Vs. 49ers: 'We just know it’s a division game and we know it’s an opportunity for us to get back on track'

The Arizona Cardinals running back knows how important it is to get a win against a key NFC West rival on a national stage, but he and the team are approaching it like any other contest.

Cardinals Vs. 49ers: Keys to snapping their 3-game losing streak

Whoever wins will it atop the NFC West

49ers vs. Cardinals 2012: Game preview, kickoff time, TV schedule and more

Here's all the information you need to know for the Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals.

The stats, matchups and connections for the Cardinals and 49ers

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49ers vs. Cardinals: Game time, TV schedule, injury updates and more

The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Phoenix to take on the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.

Kevin Kolb a Cardinal next season? Probably, but not under the same circumstances

Kevin Kolb's frequent injuries and mediocre play could find him out of the Cardinals organization in 2013. If he stays, things will probably look a little different.

NFL Week 8, Arizona Cardinals: Bobby Massie facing big challenge against 49ers

Massie has statistically been the worst offensive tackle in football this season. He'll need to step up against the 49ers.

NFL Week 8 injury report, San Francisco 49ers: Frank Gore a full participant, Joe Staley limited

Examining Friday's injury report for the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Week 8 injury report, Arizona Cardinals: Darnell Dockett, Todd Heap still limited

A couple of Cardinals were upgraded in practice on Friday, but Darnell Dockett and Todd Heap remained limited.

NFL Week 8, Arizona Cardinals: Darnell Dockett expects a physical match-up vs. 49ers

Darnell Dockett thinks Monday's clash between the Cardinals and 49ers will be a physical battle and he expects his boys to come out on top.

NFL Week 8 injury report, San Francisco 49ers: Joe Staley misses practice due to illness

San Francisco left tackle Joe Staley did not practice on Thursday due to an illness.

NFL Week 8 injury report, Arizona Cardinals: Darnell Dockett limited on Thursday

The Cardinals practiced for the first time this week and Darnell Dockett was among the players limited.

NFL Week 8, Cardinals Vs. 49ers: Arizona excited to host Monday Night Football

The Cardinals are excited for their Monday night showdown with the 49ers.

NFL Week 8, Arizona Cardinals: John Skelton sees 49ers game as a way to right wrongs

The Cardinals have lost three consecutive games and could use a win against a division rival to regain the forward momentum they had during a 4-0 start to the 2012 season.

Patrick Peterson looking for 10 picks, but unlikely to get them all this season

Patrick Peterson set a goal for himself before the season to get 10 interceptions, but at the rate he is going, that seems highly unlikely.

NFL lines and odds Week 8: 49ers vs. Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals return home this week, but opened as 4-point underdogs to the 49ers.

Week 8 NFL picks: 49ers vs. Cardinals

The Cardinals and 49ers are playing for the NFC West lead, but not many NFL analysts are picking the Cardinals to win.

NFL Week 8, Cardinals Vs. 49ers: Kevin Kolb taking rib injury in stride

The Arizona Cardinals QB understands that he has to remain patient with his latest ailment.

Calais Campbell and Darnell Dockett help to grow rivalry with hate of 49ers

Cardinals defensive linemen Calais Campbell and Darnell Dockett are really looking forward to causing some chaos in their Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL schedule 2012: Cardinals, London game, headline Week 8 action

The Cardinals face off against the 49ers on Monday night, and the NFL goes international.

NFL Week 8, Arizona Cardinals: Calais Campbell 'really hates' the 49ers

The Cardinals and 49ers meet on Monday night, and it appears there is no love lost between the two teams.

Cardinals vs. 49ers: Calais Campbell hates San Francisco

Defensive end Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals is not the biggest fan of the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL roster moves: DB Crezdon Butler returns to Arizona Cardinals on practice squad

The Arizona Cardinals have brought Crezdon Butler back to the practice squad after the they released fellow cornerback Greg McCoy.

NFL Week 8, Arizona Cardinals: John Skelton's mistake overshadowed big game

John Skelton completed 69 percent of his passes for the Arizona Cardinals and looked solid, but one interception was the difference.

Despite offensive woes, Arizona Cardinals a handful of plays from 6-1

The Cards really can get on the winning side of things again.

Cardinals vs. 49ers: Arizona opens as 4-point underdogs

The Cardinals host the 49ers in a key NFC West battle on Monday, and they will be looking for an upset.

Ken Whisenhunt on Arizona Cardinals' struggles: 'We’ve got to focus on not making mistakes'

The Cardinals have followed up a four-game winning streak with a three-game losing skid, and they need to clean some things up.