San Francisco
49ers
7-2
56
FINAL
3
Arizona
Cardinals
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance in Week 18, the San Francisco 49ers crushed the Arizona Cardinals 56-3, solidifying their playoff position with a resounding victory. With stakes high for both teams, the 49ers showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball, leaving no doubt about their championship aspirations.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for an impressive 352 yards and six touchdowns, an outstanding display of precision and power. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey added to the offensive onslaught with 97 rushing yards, and Mike Evans was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 132 yards. The 49ers' potent offense proved too much for the Cardinals to handle.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, with Nick Bosa making his presence felt by recording five tackles and a sack, while Deommodore Lenoir intercepted two passes, adding to the Cardinals' woes. A crucial turning point came in the second quarter when Lenoir's first interception led to a quick touchdown drive, effectively putting the game out of reach for Arizona. The 49ers' defense not only stifled the Cardinals but also contributed significantly to the lopsided scoreline, securing a dominant finish to the regular season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 42 | 27 | 64% | 352 | 6 | 2 | 110.3 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 136 | 0 | 6 | 24.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 13 | 97 | 7.5 | 33 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 78 | 4.3 | 37 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 25 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jakobie Keeney-James | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Gifford | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

