The San Francisco 49ers overcame an extensive list of defensive injuries on Sunday to secure a big NFC West win over the Arizona Cardinals, outlasting them in a 36-30 decision.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 on Sunday despite dealing with multiple defensive injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes in the NFC West victory, connecting twice with tight end George Kittle, while wide receiver Deebo Samuel produced an unusual statistical performance.
Samuel finished with 80 receiving yards and a touchdown despite recording zero receptions, scoring on a hook-and-ladder lateral from Mike Evans. According to Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith, Samuel set an NFL record for the most receiving yards in a game without a catch, surpassing Timmy Smith's 65-yard mark from 1961.
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