Arizona
Cardinals
1-1
14
FINAL
38
San Francisco
49ers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Arizona Cardinals 38-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the 49ers' position in a competitive NFC West, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity against a struggling Cardinals squad.
Brock Purdy was the standout performer for San Francisco, exploding for 468 passing yards and throwing four touchdown passes, effectively dismantling the Cardinals' secondary. De'Zhaun Stribling was his top target, racking up an impressive 199 receiving yards, providing the 49ers with multiple explosive plays that kept the Cardinals on their heels throughout the matchup.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, led by Nick Bosa, who recorded two sacks, putting constant pressure on the Cardinals' offense. Fred Warner also made a significant impact with an interception that shifted momentum in the second half, allowing San Francisco to extend their lead. The 49ers' ability to stifle the Cardinals' offensive rhythm was a key factor, securing a decisive victory for San Francisco.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 38 | 30 | 79% | 468 | 4 | 2 | 131.1 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 180 | 2 | 4 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 56 | 5.1 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 11 | 199 | 18.1 | 73 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 30 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 29 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 12 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 |