San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Michael Crabtree caught a pair of
touchdown passes en route to a career-high 172 receiving yards as the San
Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West crown with a 27-13 victory over the
Arizona Cardinals.
The 49ers can also lock up a first-round bye in the playoffs with a loss or
tie by the Green Bay Packers, who are currently playing the Minnesota Vikings.
Crabtree finished with eight receptions for the 49ers (11-4-1), who ended the
regular season with wins in three of its last four games.
Colin Kaepernick completed 16-of-28 passes for 276 yards and the two
touchdowns, while Frank Gore carried the ball 20 times for 68 yards and a
score in the victory.
Brian Hoyer, who was claimed by the Cardinals off waivers from the Pittsburgh
Steelers on Dec. 10, made his first career start and threw for 225 yards with
a touchdown and interception on 19-of-34 efficiency.
Michael Floyd caught eight balls for 166 yards and a touchdown for Arizona
(5-11), which closed out its season with losses in 11 of its last 12 games
after starting 4-0.
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