Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
6
FINAL
35
San Francisco
49ers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Arizona Cardinals 35-6 in their Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies San Francisco's position as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Quarterback Brock Purdy led the charge for the 49ers, throwing for an impressive 293 yards and three touchdowns, effectively controlling the game's tempo. He found standout receiver Omari Evans, who racked up 128 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey contributed on the ground with 64 rushing yards, balancing the offense and keeping the Cardinals' defense guessing.
San Francisco's defense was equally impactful, led by Mykel Williams, who recorded two sacks, disrupting Arizona's offensive rhythm. Jailin Walker's three total tackles helped stifle any potential momentum from the Cardinals. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Purdy connected with Evans for a 45-yard touchdown, setting the tone for the rest of the game and leaving Arizona struggling to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 20 | 12 | 293 | 3 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 28 | 13 | 167 | 1 | 2 | 47.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 128 | 64.0 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

