San Francisco
49ers
3-3
3
FINAL
34
Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a commanding final score of 34-3. With playoff implications on the line, the Cardinals solidified their position as a formidable contender, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Justin Fields was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the offense throughout the game. Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 64 rushing yards, while Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers put up a valiant effort with 98 receiving yards despite the lopsided score.
Defensively, the Cardinals were relentless, with Brenden Schooler making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions. Wydett Williams Jr. also played a key role, leading the team with four tackles, while Alfred Collins applied pressure with two sacks for the 49ers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Schooler's first interception set up a quick touchdown, extending Arizona's lead and demoralizing San Francisco's chances of a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 244 | 2 | 1 | 132.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 187 | 0 | 4 | 33.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 19 | 64 | 3.4 | 26 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 8 | 27 | 3.4 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 92 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 58 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 71 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 28 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenden Schooler | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wydett Williams Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ekow Boye-Doe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58 |

