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The Arizona Cardinals will face the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 18, Arizona’s final game of the season, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Follow the game score updates and analysis below.

The Cardinals’ 2022 season has finally come to an end, much to the relief of many. The team’s finale at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California means several things.

For the Cardinals, it’s the final game for longtime star NFL defensive lineman JJ Watt, who announced his retirement just weeks ago. Watt is the Cardinals’ player to watch on Sunday. He’s playing with so much emotion and today is an emotional day for Watt and his family.

Wide receiver AJ Green told reporters this week about a possible retirement. I have. This could also be the last game in many Cardinals uniforms for free agent and star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins should the trade occur as part of a possible restructuring of the Cardinals in the offseason.

Beyond that, it’s a game waiting for Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill to make a decision regarding the hiring status of head coach Cliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim, as well as Kingsbury’s assistant coaches. A loss would give Arizona the third-lowest winning percentage in 35 seasons in the state. Was 2022’s flood of drama, mishaps, and bad luck enough for Bidwill to make drastic changes?

Now all that’s left to do is finish the season and see what happens.

For the 49ers, of course, the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs is at stake. Even if they win, they’ll need help getting it, but the road to the Super Bowl, which could be held in the Phoenix area next month, starts next weekend.