Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
46
FINAL
19
San Francisco
49ers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 46-19 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the Cardinals' offensive prowess and solidified their position as contenders in the league, while the 49ers will need to regroup after a disappointing outing at home.
Jeremiyah Love led the Cardinals' offensive charge with an impressive 104 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and gain crucial yardage. Quarterback performance was pivotal as Brock Purdy of the 49ers threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns, though it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Cardinals. Arizona's offensive line provided ample protection, allowing their playmakers to shine throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made significant contributions, highlighted by Zaven Collins, who recorded a key sack that disrupted San Francisco's rhythm. Dadrion Taylor-Demerson's interception further swung momentum in favor of Arizona, marking a critical turning point in the contest. The 49ers struggled to find their footing against a relentless Cardinals defense, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 23 | 8 | 35% | 204 | 2 | 2 | 60.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 157 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 19 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 40 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 3 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 40 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 53 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 13 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 62 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

