PHX Reporter

Budda Baker is set to make his 100th NFL start this Sunday, a significant milestone for the Pro Bowl safety. Reflecting on his career, Baker expressed surprise at reaching this number of starts. "Did not know that -- 100th? That's awesome," he remarked. Despite the achievement, Baker remains focused on maintaining his hard-nosed style of play and is hopeful for an interception against Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers.

Baker's performance will be crucial as the Arizona Cardinals aim to improve their defensive showing from last week. Amidst speculation about potential trades, Baker has dismissed such rumors, stating, "I don't think that's going to happen."

The game at Levi's Stadium is expected to take place under intense heat conditions, with temperatures potentially exceeding previous records for the venue. The Cardinals have practiced in similar conditions more frequently than their opponents, which might provide them with a slight edge.

The 49ers attempted to change their uniform choice for cooler attire but were denied by the NFL due to preseason regulations. Both teams will wear white uniforms, though the 49ers opted for white pants instead of gold ones.

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon emphasized mental preparation over physical conditions: "The advantage is to the team that thinks it's an advantage."

In other team news, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s early-game performance has been notable with nine catches and four touchdowns in first quarters this season. However, his production decreases significantly in later quarters.

Trey McBride returns to action after missing last week's game, while Garrett Williams remains sidelined. The right tackle position continues to face uncertainty with Jonah Williams' injury status unclear.

Quarterback Kyler Murray makes his first start in San Francisco since 2020 when he led a victory without fans present due to pandemic restrictions.

Tom Brady will attend as part of Fox's broadcast team alongside Kevin Burkhardt and sideline reporters Tom Rinaldi and Erin Andrews.

The Cardinals have excelled on third downs offensively but struggle defensively in similar situations. Linebacker Zaven Collins highlighted the importance of learning from past mistakes: "You can't go out and mess up 15 percent of the time... You have to be right all the time."

As both teams prepare for Sunday's matchup, all eyes will be on how these factors influence the game's outcome.