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Game Day: Cardinals stand for anthem on sideline; 49ers kneel, stand

The Cardinals look to get back on a winning track with a divisional matchup against the 49ers. Stay with this page for updates and analysis throughout the weekend.

Less than a week after locking arms in unity across the end zone, the Cardinals stood on their sideline during the national anthem ahead of Sunday’s game against the 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Across the field, the 49ers had a row of players stand behind a row of kneeling players – a display that did stir some boos before the anthem.

Demonstrations continued across the league on Sunday after protests swelled last week following criticism from President Donald Trump, who called for NFL owners to fire players who didn’t stand for the anthem.