The San Francisco 49ers are in desperate straits heading into tonight’s game at Candlestick Park against the Arizona Cardinals, who can clinch the NFC West with a victory.

The Cardinals are coming off a big home win against Brett Favre and the Vikings, crushing Minnesota 30-17. They have been the dominant franchise in the West, having won 10 of their last 11 against division rivals.

San Francisco, on the other hand, is 2-5 in its last seven matches and was defeated 17-20 by Seattle. A victory tonight keeps the 49ers technically alive, but only barely, for playoff consideration.

The match kicks-off at 8:30 p.m. ET.

UPDATE: The Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight division title after the 49ers defeated them 24-9. The Niners forced 7 turnovers and Alex Smith made two touchdown passes for San Francisco, who kept alive their own slim playoff chances.