Arizona
Cardinals
3-1
37
FINAL
33
San Francisco
49ers
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 37-33, solidifying their competitive standing in the 2027 season. With both teams vying for crucial playoff positioning, the stakes were high, and neither side held back in this offensive showdown.
Brock Purdy led the charge for the 49ers, throwing for an impressive 388 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to push the ball downfield. On the other side, Jeremiyah Love fueled the Cardinals' ground game with 111 rushing yards, while his contributions allowed Arizona to maintain momentum. The Cardinals also benefitted from key receiving performances, but it was Purdy's aerial assault that kept San Francisco in contention.
Defensively, Walter Nolen III made his mark with two sacks, disrupting Purdy's rhythm and applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The turning point came when Denzel Ward intercepted a crucial pass in the fourth quarter, giving Arizona the momentum they needed to hold off a late 49ers rally. The Cardinals' ability to make defensive plays when it mattered most ultimately sealed their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 388 | 4 | 2 | 113.1 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 251 | 3 | 2 | 84.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 111 | 5.5 | 17 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 12 | 25 | 2.1 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 58 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 42 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 35 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubbard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |

