Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
33
FINAL
24
San Francisco
49ers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Arizona Cardinals topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 33-24. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their position in a competitive conference, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the game. Running back Jeremiyah Love added 87 rushing yards, complementing Brissett's aerial attack, while Kendrick Bourne was a standout receiver with 92 yards, making critical catches to keep drives alive.
Defensively, the Cardinals made significant plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Walter Nolen III recorded two sacks, pressuring the 49ers' offense and disrupting their rhythm, while Garrett Williams contributed with a pivotal interception that halted a San Francisco scoring opportunity. The Cardinals' ability to capitalize on key defensive moments ultimately secured their victory in this hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 33 | 19 | 281 | 3 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 33 | 19 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 70.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 17 | 87 | 5.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Gifford | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 58 |

