Arizona Cardinals Vs. 49ers: Costly Mistakes Doom Late Comeback

The San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half rally by the Arizona Cardinals to secure a 36-30 NFC West victory in Santa Clara. Arizona cut a 23-6 deficit down to three points behind a strong offensive second half led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. However, San Francisco responded with explosive scoring drives to remain undefeated at 3-0, while dropping Arizona to a 1-2 record.

Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes and totaled 297 yards for the 49ers, connecting twice with tight end George Kittle. Brissett passed for 280 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score for Arizona. The Cardinals were ultimately undone by 10 penalties for 86 yards, including a crucial fourth-quarter roughing-the-passer foul by Josh Sweat that extended a pivotal San Francisco scoring drive.