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David Johnson shredding the 49ers, as expected

NFC Championship - Arizona Cardinals v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 24: David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals carries the ball in the first half against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Cardinals running back David Johnson is feasting on the 49ers.

As expected.

Johnson opened the scoring with a touchdown reception from Carson Palmer, and he put the Cardinals up 14-0 with an 18-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter.

The 49ers have the league’s worst run defense. Johnson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the first game between the teams this season.

We’ll see if the 49ers can muster enough offense to keep it close, but based on what’s happened so far that seems unlikely.