Cardinals at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 34, Arizona Cardinals 13 · BYL
Final Score
Cardinals 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
49ers 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPBrock Purdy 217 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 73 yds rushingMike Evans 87 yds receivingMack Wilson Sr 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 312 · 366Passing yards 209 · 217Rushing yards 103 · 149Completions 24/39 · 21/35Yards per carry 5.7 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the 49ers showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the NFC hierarchy.
Quarterback Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 217 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a key asset in the offensive scheme. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards, while Mike Evans was a reliable target in the passing game, racking up 87 receiving yards. This offensive display helped the 49ers maintain control throughout the contest.
Defensively, San Francisco made its presence felt, highlighted by a key interception from Ronnie Hickman that shifted momentum in their favor. The 49ers' defensive line, anchored by DeForest Buckner's sack, applied consistent pressure on the Cardinals, limiting their scoring opportunities. The game turned decisively late in the second quarter when Hickman intercepted a pass, setting up a touchdown that put San Francisco ahead for good.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 24/39 | 62% | 209 | 0 | 1 | 65.0 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 21/35 | 60% | 217 | 2 | 0 | 96.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 73 | 4.9 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen NailorWR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon BriggsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IIFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/3 | 1 | 47 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 2/2 | 4 | 54 |