Arizona
Cardinals
0-2
33
FINAL
28
San Francisco
49ers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 33-28. Both teams were looking to solidify their place in the early-season standings, making this victory crucial for Arizona as they continue to build momentum in the 2026 season.
Carson Beck led the charge for the Cardinals, throwing for an impressive 330 yards, fueling their offensive efforts. Jeremiyah Love added a solid ground game with 64 rushing yards, while Brock Purdy kept the 49ers competitive, tossing two touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. Mike Evans was the standout receiver for San Francisco, racking up 123 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Fred Warner was a force for the 49ers, not only recording 10 total tackles but also registering 1.5 sacks and an interception. His relentless pursuit was pivotal, but the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Arizona's offense executed a crucial drive, ultimately sealing the victory. With this win, the Cardinals demonstrated their resilience, while the 49ers will need to regroup and tighten up their defensive schemes moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 42 | 23 | 330 | 2 | 2 | 76.4 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 41 | 24 | 233 | 2 | 0 | 90.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 64 | 3.8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 35 | 2.2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 10 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ West | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

