49ers and Cardinals to Start Backup Players in Season Finale

Both teams, out of playoff contention, will rely on backups due to injuries for their final game of the season.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs will start in place of Brock Purdy, sidelined with an elbow injury, for the Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Dobbs, a free agent in March, views the game as an opportunity to showcase his abilities for potential suitors after spending most of the season as the 49ers' third-string quarterback.
The Cardinals, also dealing with injuries, will rely on running back Michael Carter and DeeJay Dallas following the placement of James Conner and Trey Benson on injured reserve.
Both teams are out of playoff contention, with the 49ers holding a 6-10 record and the Cardinals at 7-9 after losing five of their last six games.
Key players for both teams, including George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Nick Bosa for the 49ers, and Kyler Murray for the Cardinals, are either limited or unavailable due to injuries.