The Arizona Cardinals’ luck finally ran out against the 49ers. After barely hanging on against the Saints and especially against the Panthers, the Cardinals came unstuck against the 49ers, losing by a single point in a 16-15 thriller. Although it’s not panic stations yet, the Cardinals have been far from convincing despite winning 2 out of their first 3 games. And the players, as well as the HC Jonathan Gannon, are feeling this frustration.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was frustrated after the loss and commented on missed opportunities in blunt terms. “Frustrated, you know, felt like we let that one slip. Uh, we did let it slip. Another game we had opportunities to kind of put a game away. And we all just got to play better,” Murray said. His words captured the spirit of accountability, but also the simple surrender Arizona left on the field that they might have taken with them.

Behind 15-13 and beginning at their 20-yard line, backup quarterback Mac Jones directed a 63-yard drive, which positioned kicker Robbie Pineiro for the winning field goal. Arizona’s defense had provided the offense with chances all game long, but the failure of the Cardinals to take advantage came at a price. Murray and the team were unable to get the plays required to secure victory

Arizona had only 260 yards of offense against the 49ers in Week 3, the third straight week below 300 yards. They are now 16th in the league at 4.3 yards per carry and 24th at 6.0 yards per attempt. Touchdowns, too, have been few and far between, with just 18.5% of their scoring chances resulting in points scored, ranking 25th in the league.

Conner rolled over uncomfortably on his right ankle and set about immediately after the play was completed. ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicated Conner would have to undergo an operation on his ankle and sit out the rest of the season.

HC Jonathan Gannon took responsibility for the Cardinals’ shortcomings against the 49ers.

Jonathan Gannon takes accountability