On Sunday, after the 49ers beat the Giants at home, San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh told Peter King of Football Night in America that running back Frank Gore would play on Sunday against the Cardinals, despite a knee injury that limited him to six carries.
On Wednesday, Gore didn’t practice.
On Thursday, Gore practiced. He also said that he plans to play, despite a hyperextended knee. Via the Associated Press, Gore said he’ll play “and play good.”
The 8-1 49ers are playing their first NFC West opponent since Week One. But for games against the Ravens and Steelers, all remaining games will be against the 49ers’ NFC West rivals.
Which means that the Niners could finish 13-3 or 14-2.