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"I could care less if it was an ugly game, but it was beautiful for us," Singletary said. "I don't care about all that stuff, the stats and all that." * * * The 49ers' defense was outstanding against the Cardinals' powerful offense. Patrick Willis and Nate Clements recorded interceptions. The club got a very strong pass rush throughout the game with Justin Smith, Parys Haralson and Ray McDonald recording sacks. "It all goes hand in hand," Haralson said. "When the defense is covering it up like they did today, it gives us time to get to the quarterback." Larry Fitzgerald, one of the game's best receivers, had little success against Nate Clements again. He had some catches when Clements was not on him. Fitzgerald had six receptions for 71 yards, including a 25-yard grab in the closing seconds (he was tackled in bounds) to set up the final play of the game. Smith recorded the sack to end the game. Said Fitzger...
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