Arizona
Cardinals
2-0
67
FINAL
37
San Francisco
49ers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the San Francisco 49ers with a decisive 67-37 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Cardinals who emerged as the clear frontrunners, showcasing their offensive prowess.
The spotlight shone brightly on Adonai Mitchell, who delivered a phenomenal performance with 248 receiving yards, a key factor in Arizona's explosive offensive output. Quarterback play was pivotal as well, with Brock Purdy of the 49ers throwing for an impressive 406 yards and five touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Cardinals' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Cody Simon recorded a sack, while Jaishawn Barham's interception shifted momentum significantly, stifling any chance of a San Francisco comeback. With the 49ers struggling to contain Arizona's dynamic offense, it became clear that the Cardinals' defensive stands were instrumental in securing their dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 406 | 5 | 3 | 98.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 265 | 2 | 0 | 129.5 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 7 | 248 | 35.4 | 262 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 192 | 38.4 | 20 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 52 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 29 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 27 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Gibbens | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 46 |

