The stars were out – literally – in practice reports for both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers today.

In the final week of regular season football for both sides, here’s what Wednesday looks like:

DNP – Hjalte Froholdt (personal)

Limited – Kelvin Beachum (knee), Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), Matt Prater (knee), Darius Robinson (calf), Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quad)

The Cardinals had a walk-through today and their report is merely an estimation.

Arizona today also announced running back James Conner would go on injured reserve.

DNP – Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), Nick Bosa (knee), Spencer Buford (calf), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), Leonard Floyd (shoulder), George Kittle (ankle), Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) Colton McKivitz (knee), Brock Purdy (elbow), Deebo Samuel (ribs/wrist), Isaac Yiadom (pelvis)

Limited – Ji’Aiyir Brown (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest)

Full – Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring), Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)

Even with both teams eliminated from postseason contention, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has his sights set on finishing the year strong.

“That’s going to be your greatest confidence builder is winning games, but yeah, there’s no doubt you want to end the year playing good football. I know whether you’re in it or not, everybody’s trying to do that,” said Gannon.

“Then it just gives you another opportunity on Sunday to see what’s good, what’s not and how we can execute better. It’s a learning experience, but there’s no doubt we want to play well for our fans, play well for us, and win a game”

With Purdy already having been ruled out by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, the Cardinals are set to see former quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Sunday.

Gannon when asked if he preps for the 49ers’ system rather than Dobbs himself:

“Yeah, but the great coaches out there fit their people into that system. I know (49ers Head Coach) Kyle (Shanahan) will do that, so we have to be on it defensively because they’re going to give us some different things that they can do with ‘Dobbsy’ that if we’re not ready for will win the game for them,” said Gannon.

“We have to have a good week of prep and a good week of execution, understanding the opponent and executing at a high level.”

Both teams will practice on Thursday and Friday before being required to label game designations such as questionable, out or doubtful on players.

On the horizon for the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) is a division matchup with the San Francisco 49ers (6-10) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.

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Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers game info

• Location: Glendale, Arizona
• Date: Jan. 5
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

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Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers betting odds, lines, spreads

• Spread favorite: Cardinals (-4)
• Moneyline favorite: Cardinals (-200)
• Total: 42.5 (O: -110, U: -110)

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Arizona Cardinals schedule

• Week 1: Sept. 8 at Buffalo Bills, 34-28 loss
• Week 2: Sept. 15 vs. Los Angeles Rams, 41-10 win
• Week 3: Sept. 22 vs. Detroit Lions, 20-13 loss
• Week 4: Sept. 29 vs. Washington Commanders, 42-14 loss
• Week 5: Oct. 6 at San Francisco 49ers, 24-23 win
• Week 6: Oct. 13 at Green Bay Packers, 34-13 loss
• Week 7: Oct. 21 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 17-15 win
• Week 8: Oct. 27 at Miami Dolphins, 28-27 win
• Week 9: Nov. 3 vs. Chicago Bears, 29-9 win
• Week 10: Nov. 10 vs. New York Jets, 31-6 win
• Week 12: Nov. 24 at Seattle Seahawks, 16-6 loss
• Week 13: Dec. 1 at Minnesota Vikings, 23-22 loss
• Week 14: Dec. 8 vs. Seattle Seahawks, 30-18 loss
• Week 15: Dec. 15 vs. New England Patriots, 30-17 win
• Week 16: Dec. 22 at Carolina Panthers, 36-30 loss
• Week 17: Dec. 28 at Los Angeles Rams, 13-9 loss
• Week 18: Jan. 5 at 4:25 p.m. ET vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Arizona Cardinals stats

• Total offense: 356.1 yards per game, 11th in NFL
• Passing offense: 212.3 yards per game, 18th in NFL
• Rushing offense: 143.8 yards per game, seventh in NFL
• Total defense: 336.7 yards per game, 18th in NFL
• Passing defense: 211 yards per game, 12th in NFL
• Rushing defense: 125.7 yards per game, 20th in NFL

San Francisco 49ers schedule

• Week 1: Sept. 9 vs. New York Jets, 32-19 win
• Week 2: Sept. 15 at Minnesota Vikings, 23-17 loss
• Week 3: Sept. 22 at Los Angeles Rams, 27-24 loss
• Week 4: Sept. 29 vs. New England Patriots, 30-13 win
• Week 5: Oct. 6 vs. Arizona Cardinals, 24-23 loss
• Week 6: Oct. 10 at Seattle Seahawks, 36-24 win
• Week 7: Oct. 20 vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 28-18 loss
• Week 8: Oct. 27 vs. Dallas Cowboys, 30-24 win
• Week 10: Nov. 10 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-20 win
• Week 11: Nov. 17 vs. Seattle Seahawks, 20-17 loss
• Week 12: Nov. 24 at Green Bay Packers, 38-10 loss
• Week 13: Dec. 1 at Buffalo Bills, 35-10 loss
• Week 14: Dec. 8 vs. Chicago Bears, 38-13 win
• Week 15: Dec. 12 vs. Los Angeles Rams, 12-6 loss
• Week 16: Dec. 22 at Miami Dolphins, 29-17 loss
• Week 17: Dec. 30 vs. Detroit Lions, 40-34 loss
• Week 18: Jan. 5 at 4:25 p.m. ET at Arizona Cardinals

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San Francisco 49ers stats

• Total offense: 372.6 yards per game, fifth in NFL
• Passing offense: 246 yards per game, fourth in NFL
• Rushing offense: 126.6 yards per game, 11th in NFL
• Total defense: 312.7 yards per game, sixth in NFL
• Passing defense: 189.8 yards per game, fourth in NFL
• Rushing defense: 122.9 yards per game, 17th in NFL

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SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero with a heavy police presence, attracting onlookers from near and far.

“The people here, just the whole excitement, the lights, everything, the food here. It’s San Francisco. Can’t beat it,” said Rob Cheung of Sacramento.

“My new year’s resolution is to try to retire,” said Sandi Castaneda of Redwood City.

At Fire Boat House 35, firefighters were suiting up for any emergencies, including injuries from celebratory gunfire.

On the same night last year, fireworks would prove to be deadly on Treasure Island.

“Unfortunately, it was an 18-year-old kid. He had set off a firework, didn’t go off, and he went over to check over it, stood over it, and he succumbed to his injuries when it did go off,” said Lt. Mariano Elias of the San Francisco Fire Department.

Fireboats patrolled the water, where the professional fireworks display was set off.

The California Highway Patrol is looking for drunk drivers, after making nearly nine hundred arrests statewide during last new year’s maximum enforcement.

“We’ve seen lives ended. We’ve seen people hurt. We’ve seen families destroyed,” said Sgt. Andrew Barclay of the CHP Golden Gate Division.

Officers are warning people to get a sober driver or book a ride-sharing company.

“Whatever the cost is for that ride is going to be far less than a DUI.”

Muni, Caltrain, and SamTrans all offer free rides on New Year’s Eve until the following morning.

Christopher Anderson of Alameda and his girlfriend were on their way to a disco party in the city and celebrated responsibly.

“We just took the ferry to get here, which is a nice way to come in, and then we’re going to take an Uber, and then after that I think we’re going to walk,” said Anderson.

The San Francisco Fire Department had extra ambulances ready to go during the fireworks show and cities like Oakland planned DUI checkpoints.