49ers fans take over Arizona, force Cardinals to adjust in their own stadium

Based on the sights and sounds, fans tuning in to Sunday’s 49ers game in Arizona could surely mistake it for a Niner home game.

Not only were the 49ers wearing their usual home jerseys, but the Faithful fans seemed to outnumber the Cardinals fans — and seemingly forced the home team to adjust.

Throughout the first quarter, the Cardinals’ offense went to a silent count on offense, having an offensive guard signal to the center when to hike the ball to quarterback Kyler Murray. It’s a common move for teams to use on the road in hostile environments. It’s not that common for a team to use in their own building, though. 

After one second quarter catch by Niner fullback Kyle Juszczyk, the common 49ers fan chant “Juuuuuuice” was so loud, CBS play-by-play broadcaster Ian Eagle made a public note of the game’s location as a reminder for viewers, too.

49ers fans were clearly in Glendale all throughout the weekend, too. Videos from a Saturday party at McFadden’s, a restaurant in the shopping center next to State Farm Stadium, showed a massive Niner fan presence. Some fans even brought out big letters to spell “Brock Party” in a nod to quarterback (and Arizona native) Brock Purdy.

The 49ers are leading the Cardinals 21-13 late in the second quarter.