Cardinals at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 40, Arizona Cardinals 16 · HvyLftr's Madden 27 League
Final Score
Cardinals 16 1 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
49ers 40 3 TD · 4 FG · 4 XPCarson Beck 199 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 138 yds rushingGeorge Kittle 91 yds receivingMarques Sigle 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 283 · 307Passing yards 180 · 171Rushing yards 103 · 136Completions 16/31 · 8/12Yards per carry 4.9 · 7.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17h ago
In a commanding performance, the San Francisco 49ers cruised to a 40-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With this win, the 49ers advance to the next stage of the playoffs, showcasing their dominance in both offense and defense throughout the game.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 2 touchdowns and providing a steady presence under center. Christian McCaffrey was a force on the ground, racking up 138 rushing yards, while George Kittle was the standout in the receiving game with 91 yards. The offensive display was balanced and efficient, setting the tone for the 49ers' victory.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, with Nick Bosa making his mark not only with 4 total tackles but also by recording 2 sacks. The turning point came when Marques Sigle intercepted a pass from Carson Beck, halting a potential scoring drive for the Cardinals and allowing San Francisco to extend their lead. The 49ers’ ability to capitalize on turnovers and pressure the quarterback was instrumental in securing their playoff spot.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 16/31 | 52% | 199 | 1 | 4 | 43.0 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 8/12 | 67% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| James ConnerHB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 21 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 14 | 138 | 9.9 | 13 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 39 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 18 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 47 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Marques SigleSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan ThornhillFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatum BethuneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 4/4 | 4 | 57 |