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Cardinals Can’t Chase Down 49ers On The Road

Late comeback falls short in 36-30 loss

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:16 PM
Cardinals Can’t Chase Down 49ers On The Road
Key Things to Know
  • The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 at Levi's Stadium.
  • Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes as the 49ers improved to 3-0.
  • Jacoby Brissett threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover for Arizona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals fell to a 36-30 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Despite dropping to a 1-2 record, head coach Mike LaFleur's offense showed improvement behind quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who completed 38 of 52 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns, and zero turnovers.

San Francisco improved to 3-0 as quarterback Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes and the offense gained 437 total yards. For Arizona, running back Jeremiyah Love rushed for 90 yards on 21 carries, while wide receiver Michael Wilson recorded 11 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.

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