The San Francisco 49ers begin divisional play with a Week 3 road matchup against the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals.
San Francisco has won 10 out of the last 12 meetings, including the most recent in Week 17 of last season when the 49ers won at home, 20-17.
The 49ers will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the year, a 43-18 defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here are the experts' picks from around the web for the Week 3 clash. Give us your predictions in the comment section below...
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports: Cardinals 27, 49ers 17
"The 49ers will be playing consecutive road games in this one. That is always tough, even on a short trip. The Cardinals are 2-0 and have played well on both sides of the ball."
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk: Cardinals 34, 49ers 24
San Francisco and Arizona have faced off 51 times. Here are the best shots from the teams' meetings.
1987 -- 49ers quarterback Joe Montana.
1987 -- 49ers running back Roger Craig.
1988 -- 49ers running back Roger Craig.
1991 -- 49ers running back Keith Henderson.
1991 -- Brown and Gelbaugh.
1993 -- 49ers pass-catcher Brent Jones.
1993 -- 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice and Cardinals defensive back Robert Massey.
1993 -- 49ers running back Ricky Waters.
1993 -- Waters.
1999 -- 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia.
2000 -- 49ers pass-rusher Bryant Young and Cardinals quarterback Jake Plummer.
2000 -- 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia.
2000 -- 49ers running back Charlie Garner.
2002 -- 49ers running back Kevan Barlow.
2002 -- 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens.
2005 -- Smith and Dockett.
2005 -- 49ers defensive back Mike Adams and Boldin.
2006 -- Smith.
2006 -- Gore.
2006 -- 49ers tight end Vernon Davis.
2007 -- 49ers running back Frank Gore.
2007 -- Smith.
2007 -- The line of scrimmage.
2007 -- 49ers left tackle Joe Staley.
2007 -- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis.
2008 -- Gore.
2008 -- 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson.
2008 -- 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill.
2008 -- Warner.
2009 -- 49ers cornerback Dre Bly.
2009 -- Gore.
2009 -- 49ers cornerack Nate Clements and Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.
2010 -- Brooks.
2010 -- 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes.
2010 -- Davis.
2011 -- 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
2011 -- 49ers running back Kendall Hunter.
2011 -- 49ers punter Andy Lee.
2012 -- 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown.
2012 - Davis
2012 - Gore
2012 - Staley
2013 - Anquan Boldin
2013 - Boldin
2013 - Colin Kaepernick
2014 - Carlos Hyde
2014 - Brooks
2014 - Reid
2014 - Kaepernick
2014 - Staley
2015 - Lynch
2015 - Hyde
2015 - Dontae Johnson
2015 - Staley
2015 - 49ers Defense
2015 - Tartt
2016 - Buckner
2016 - Ward
2016 - Hyde
2016 - Reid
2016 - Pinion
2016 - Reid
2017 - Armstead
2017 - Eli Harold
2017 - Ray-Ray Armstrong
2017 - Buckner
2017 - Matt Breida
2017 - Solomon Thomas
2017 - Elvis Dumervil
2017 - Dumervil
2017 - Pierre Garçon
2017 - Hyde
2017 - Robbie Gould
"The Cardinals look to be every bit as good as they were a year ago, without all the injuries. The 49ers aren't as bad as feared, but they're likely not good enough to steal a win in Arizona."
Pete Schrager of Fox Sports: Cardinals 24, 49ers 17
"Arizona rookie David Johnson is the odds-on early favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year, and rightfully so. He is the first player in NFL history to score receiving, rushing and kickoff return touchdowns in his first two career games. Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer has been even better. Bruce Arians' team doesn't lose much at home. Can't pick against them."
Elliot Harrison of NFL.com: Cardinals 21, 49ers 13
"The Cards move to 3-0 behind another strong performance from QB Carson Palmer. Palmer has been lights out, especially when it's been needed. His passer rating in the fourth quarter is 152.1, tops in the league. San Francisco back Pierre Garçon must be more involved than he was in Week 2 (13 carries for 43 yards). Otherwise, the Niners will be forced to convert on third downs -- and Arizona is allowing only a 30 percent conversion rate on third downs. Good luck."
SB Nation's panel of eight experts: seven pick Cardinals, one picks 49ers
ESPN's panel of 13 experts: 12 pick Cardinals, one picks 49ers
USA TODAY's panel of seven experts: seven pick Cardinals
