49ers at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 34, San Francisco 49ers 31 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
49ers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Cardinals 34 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Milton 365 yds passingChase Brown 109 yds rushingTee Higgins 174 yds receivingFred Warner 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 396 · 507Passing yards 240 · 365Rushing yards 156 · 142Completions 24/33 · 29/46Yards per carry 6.5 · 2.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31, sealing their playoff aspirations in a dramatic finish. With both teams vying for a postseason spot, the stakes could not have been higher, making this contest a must-watch for fans and analysts alike.
Joe Milton delivered a standout performance for the Cardinals, passing for 365 yards and throwing two touchdown strikes to keep his team in contention. Chase Brown also made significant contributions on the ground, rushing for 109 yards, while Tee Higgins was a force in the receiving game, racking up 174 yards and consistently moving the chains for Arizona.
The Cardinals' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, managing to stifle the 49ers' offense at crucial moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a key interception shifted momentum back to Arizona, allowing them to maintain their lead. Fred Warner led the 49ers with 10 total tackles, but it was not enough to turn the tide as Arizona held on for the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 24/33 | 73% | 240 | 1 | 0 | 103.0 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 29/46 | 63% | 365 | 2 | 0 | 102.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 14 | 99 | 7.1 | 51 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 11 | 21 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 14 | 109 | 7.8 | 58 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Mike EvansWR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 7 | 98 | 14.0 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tip ReimanTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 10 | 174 | 17.4 | 46 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 4 | 25 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 4 | 23 |