Mike LaFleur Praises Cardinals’ Resilience After Rallying vs. 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals fell to a 1-2 record after suffering a narrow 36-30 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers on September 27, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. Despite falling behind 14-0 early and trailing 23-6 in the third quarter, Arizona rallied to fight until the final seconds. Head coach Mike LaFleur commended his squad's resilience after the game while acknowledging that the team must clean up critical mistakes, such as first-quarter penalties.

Several individual performances stood out as positive takeaways for Arizona during the comeback attempt. Running back Jeremiyah Love recorded 110 yards on 26 touches, including a fourth-quarter touchdown reception that cut the deficit to 23-20. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett also delivered a respectable performance following recent criticism, helping the offense stay competitive despite defensive coordinator Nick Rallis calling a more cautious scheme.