49ers at Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers 34, Arizona Cardinals 24 · MaddenPro
Final Score
49ers 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Cardinals 24 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCarson Beck 319 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 97 yds rushingMarvin Harrison Jr 130 yds receivingRomello Height 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 281 · 413Passing yards 174 · 319Rushing yards 107 · 94Completions 14/27 · 0/0Yards per carry 4.5 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Arizona Cardinals 34-24, securing a vital victory as the season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, but it was the 49ers who ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason positioning.
Brock Purdy delivered an impressive performance for San Francisco, throwing for three touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey led the ground attack with 97 rushing yards. On the other side, Carson Beck showcased his arm strength, racking up 319 passing yards and keeping the Cardinals competitive throughout the contest. Marvin Harrison Jr. shined for Arizona as well, accumulating 130 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
Defensively, the 49ers had a standout performance with key contributions from Minkah Fitzpatrick, who grabbed two interceptions, and Romello Height, who tallied two sacks. The turning point of the game came in the fourth quarter when Fitzpatrick's second interception halted a promising drive by Arizona, allowing San Francisco to maintain control and ultimately clinch the win. Deommodore Lenoir's eight tackles also played a crucial role in stifling the Cardinals' offensive momentum when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 14/27 | 52% | 174 | 3 | 1 | 93.7 |
| Other | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 31/49 | 63% | 319 | 0 | 2 | 64.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 18 | 97 | 5.4 | 43 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 16 | 66 | 4.1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerod Smith IILEDG | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | — | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Faletau SatualaSS | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 39 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 10 | 130 | 13.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 11 | 119 | 10.8 | 35 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stephiylan GreenDT | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jerrick GibsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Romello HeightDT | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Upton StoutCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan SmithMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda BakerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jack JonesCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin WhiteWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 2/2 | 4 | 55 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/2 | 3 | 53 |