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NFL Week 9 Winners and Losers: Cardinals, Roethlisberger and the Broncos

By Andrew Garda

Nov 2, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; A fan holds up a sign about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning during the fourth quarter of New England
Nov 2, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; A fan holds up a sign about New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning during the fourth quarter of New England /
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Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) reacts on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) reacts on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the 49ers 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Losers: San Francisco 49ers

As good as the Arizona Cardinals looked, the Niners looked out of sorts. This is a team which doesn’t seem to have an offensive identity.

The defense plays all right, reloading after every injury.

But the offense is healthy and yet still struggles.

That last play, where quarterback Colin Kaepernick fumbled on the goal line is a perfect example. Why was Frank Gore not carrying the ball? On either of the two downs at the goal line?

It’s baffling how the team is using (or not using) their top running back and it’s not the first time this year we’re left wondering what the heck the team is thinking.

Gore was frustrated, and he should be. That situation is why you have Gore. To not use him is just foolishness.

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