49ers at Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers 19, Arizona Cardinals 18 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
49ers 19 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Cardinals 18 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBrock Purdy 268 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 106 yds rushingDe'Zhaun Stribling 104 yds receivingFred Warner 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 381 · 312Passing yards 268 · 245Rushing yards 113 · 67Completions 21/30 · 24/39Yards per carry 5.1 · 2.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In a tightly contested Week 18 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 19-18, securing their position as they head into the playoffs. With this victory, San Francisco solidified their playoff hopes while the Cardinals were left searching for answers as the season comes to a close.
Brock Purdy led the charge for the 49ers, throwing for 268 yards and a touchdown, while Christian McCaffrey showcased his versatility with a robust 106 rushing yards. De'Zhaun Stribling emerged as a key target, racking up 104 receiving yards, making it a well-rounded offensive effort that kept the Cardinals' defense on its heels throughout the game.
The 49ers’ defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Fred Warner's impressive 10 tackles and Minkah Fitzpatrick's pivotal interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Fitzpatrick's pick stalled a potential game-winning drive for Arizona, allowing the 49ers to hold on for the victory. The defensive stand was a testament to San Francisco’s resilience and ability to make plays when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 21/30 | 70% | 268 | 1 | 0 | 108.7 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 24/39 | 62% | 245 | 0 | 1 | 68.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 54 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 57 | 3.8 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 10 | -2 | -0.2 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 66 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BurchREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack GibbensMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Minkah FitzpatrickCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron BrowningLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 2/2 | 1 | 42 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 4/4 | 0 | 53 |