In a competitive game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers secured a 45-29 win, extending their winning streak to six games. The Cardinals started strong with a 75-yard drive resulting in a James Conner 2-yard TD run. The 49ers responded with a 12-yard TD pass to Deebo Samuel and a Pick Six by Charvarius Ward. Matt Prater made a 58-yard FG, setting a franchise record. 49ers' quarterback, Brock Purdy, had an impressive game, throwing 4 TDs and amassing 242 passing yards, including a 41-yard pass to Christian McCaffrey. His performance earned him a passer rating of 130+. Despite the Cardinals' 212 rushing yards, they fell short as Emari Demercardo made a 49-yard TD run.
Brock Purdy tosses four touchdowns as 49ers blitz Cardinals https://t.co/I1efJTNmdo https://t.co/fvApWmZNJl
Brock Purdy had his 6th game of the season with a passer rating of 130+ on 20+ attempts. That is tied for the most in a season in NFL history (with 3 games to play). The other 4: Rodgers 2020 Rodgers 2011 Wilson 2019 Romo 2014
Christian McCaffrey scored three touchdowns, Charvarius Ward had two interceptions - including a pick-6 - and the San Francisco 49ers pushed their winning streak to six games with a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. https://t.co/tz6nFswPfG
#49ers Brock Purdy had his 6th game w/ passer rating of 130+. Only others to do that in a season: Aaron Rodgers 2020 Ryan Tannehill 2019 Russell Wilson 2019 Tony Romo 2014 Rodgers 2011 (Rodgers won MVP in his 2 seasons. Of the other 3, only Romo got a 1st-place vote with 2)
Brock Purdy throws 4 TD as 49ers roll Cardinals https://t.co/uFlRgLcDi7
242 passing yards and 4 TDs for Brock Purdy in his Arizona homecoming 👏 #SFvsAZ https://t.co/eXxGyjaFkV
Brock Purdy completed 10 of 12 passes for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns when targeting open receivers (3+ yards of separation). Purdy became the first QB to throw multiple TDs to receivers with 10+ yards of target separation since Week 18, 2021 (Dak Prescott). #SFvsAZ | #FTTB https://t.co/0yxvjsTgBy
Cardinals scored 5 times (before Higgins TD a few seconds ago) . 4 times, 49ers responded with a TD on the next possession.
Brock Purdy vs the Cardinals: ♦️ 16 completions ♦️ 4 TDs ♦️ 0 INTs https://t.co/fAaAVEUYFf
Another big Brock Purdy game: • 16/25 • 242 yards • 4 TDs • 0 INTs • 135.3 passer rating https://t.co/Gc1vJMNl58
Brock Purdy's work is done: 16 for 25, 242 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
Touchdown, San Francisco. Cardinals have held 49ers to just two 3-and-outs today. It's 42-22 with 7:09 left.
Arizona's Emari Demercardo breaks loose from the pack for a 49-yard TD run. The Cardinals reach the end zone for the first time since their opening drive. It's 35-22, 49ers.
Arizona with 212 rushing yards on 27 carries, averaging 7.9 yards a clip. #49ers
Touchdown, 49ers. Six plays, 60 yards. McCaffrey 1 yard run. Cardinals aren't offering much resistance right now. San Francisco, 35-16 1:08 left in the third quarter.
Matt Prater kicks his third field goal, this one from 28 yards. San Francisco 28, Arizona 16
MVP race update: #49ers Brock Purdy 14 for 20, 201 yards, 3 TDs, 141.9 rating Cowboys Dak Prescott 6 for 13, 43 yards, 54.3 rating
#49ers quickly get on the board again to open the third quarter. Purdy sees blitz and rips one to Kittle for a 35-yard catch and run. Follows by evading pressure, rolling left and finding a WIDE OPEN McCaffrey for a 41-yard TD. Great catch by CMC. Niners up 28-13.
Cardinals have gifted San Francisco three touchdowns today. Pick 6 And twice they have left San Francisco receivers WIDE open on scoring plays. 49ers 28, Cardinals 13
ad-lib 41 yard TD from Brock Purdy to CMC wide open, after Purdy evaded instant DT pressure
ad-lib 41 yard TD from brock Purdy to CMC wide open, after Purdy evaded instant DT pressure
49ers 21, Cardinals 13 at the half. Cards lead in time of possession, 18:18 to 11:42. Arizona also has 102 rushing yards compared to 51 by San Francisco. Brock Purdy: 12 of 17 for 125 yards and two TDs with no interceptions.
Yards at halftime: 49ers 176 Cardinals 192 Yards per play: 49ers 6.5 Cardinals 5.8
The #49ers lead 21-13 going into the half Cardinals holding their own need to convert on third down (1-6) to extend drives; avoid pre-snap penalties and protect the football. https://t.co/Cx82SiccZx
Brock Purdy returns from injury scare, 49ers extend lead to 21-13 before half. https://t.co/nmu13w67Jh
An eventful end to the first half but no points for either team as Brock Purdy's Hail Mary falls harmlessly to the ground. #49ers lead 21-13 at the half and will get ball to open the third quarter.
Stinger or not, Brock Purdy throws a TD pass to CMC. https://t.co/GqautFzJYi
Brock Purdy hits CMC for another 49ers TD 🔥 https://t.co/dM81A1ZT5j
#49ers QB Brock Purdy finds RB Christian McCaffrey for the 5-yard touchdown pass. Arizona opted not to use a timeout after that first down run. Niners lead 21-13 with 1:14 left in opening half. They'll get ball first to open third quarter.
Two first half TDs for Brock Purdy in his return to his home state! 📺: #SFvsAZ on CBS 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/kw7mays4qU https://t.co/1LLDcwbOHi
Matt Prater with a 43-yard FG pulls Cardinals to within 14-13. Cardinals have run 30 offensive plays to San Francisco's 11.
Matt Prater with a 43-yard FG. Cardinals pull within 14-13 of the 49ers with 6:14 left in the first half.
Cardinals K Matt Prater makes a 58-yard FG. Cuts 49ers' lead to 14-10. Prater sets new franchise single-season record with eight FGs of 50+ yards. It was also his 79th career FG of 50+, extending his NFL record.
Matt Prater rescues Arizona's stalled drive with a 58-yard FG. Made it look pretty easy. 49ers 14, Cardinals 10 | 14:11 second quarter
#49ers CB Charvarius Ward hit a top speed of 20.64 miles per hour on his interception return for a touchdown. That's the third fastest time recorded by a Niner with the ball in his hands in a game this year.
#49ers CB Charvarius Ward's three interceptions on the season are a new career high. That was the first touchdown of his career. Ward also leads the league in passes defended. Undoubtedly playing at a Pro Bowl level.
Charvarius Ward with a Pick Six for the 49ers. Steps in front of a Kyler Murray pass intended for Trey McBride and takes it 66 yards to the house. 49ers 14, Cardinals 7 with 4:22 left in the first. Cards went for it on fourth and 3 from the SF 42.
Announcement: #49ers CB Charvarius Ward's groin is OK. Steps in front of a Kyler Murray pass on fourth down and races 66 yards for the Niners' first defensive touchdown of the season. No lateral required.
49ers match the Cardinals with a 75-yard scoring drive. Brock Purdy 12-yard TD pass to Deebo Samuel. All tied up at 7 in Glendale with 6:33 left in the first.
Cardinals go 75 yards on seven plays, James Conner with a 2-yard TD run. Arizona leads San Francisco 7-0 with 10:40 left in the first quarter. Solid drive by the Cardinals.
Impressive start from the Cardinals. They drive 75 yards in seven plays. Trey McBride had two catches for 49 yards. James Connor with the 2-yard TD run. Arizona, 7-0 | 10:40, first quarter.