Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
45
FINAL
7
San Francisco
49ers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals dominated the San Francisco 49ers, securing a commanding 45-7 victory. This win not only boosts the Cardinals’ momentum early in the 2026 season but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 217 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing both precision and leadership. Running back Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 90 rushing yards, while Kendrick Bourne emerged as a reliable target, racking up 74 receiving yards. Together, they carved through the 49ers' defense, establishing an insurmountable lead.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals were relentless, with Budda Baker making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions. Kaleb Proctor added to the pressure with a sack, consistently disrupting San Francisco's offensive rhythm. The game turned decisively in Arizona's favor early on, as a critical interception by Baker shifted the momentum completely, leading to a quick touchdown that set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 217 | 2 | 0 | 128.3 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 114 | 0 | 1 | 49.0 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 12 | 4 | 33% | 34 | 0 | 3 | 2.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 37 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 55 | 6.9 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 44 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 46 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Eku Leota | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 47 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

