49ers edge Cardinals 36-30 amid injuries and offensive challenges

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

49ers edge Cardinals 36-30 amid injuries and offensive challenges
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The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0 with a 36-30 victory against the Arizona Cardinals on September 27, 2026. Despite injuries to key players, including a weakened defensive line, the 49ers held off a late push from the Cardinals. Brock Purdy connected for four passing touchdowns, while Arizona's Jacoby Brissett responded with effective drives that kept the game competitive. The game featured a significant disparity in time of possession, with Arizona dominating at 38:44 compared to San Francisco's 21:16. The 49ers look to build on their success as they navigate their injury challenges in the coming weeks.

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  • •49ers improve to 3-0 with the win over the Cardinals.
  • •Brock Purdy threw for four touchdowns in the game.
  • •Arizona controlled time of possession at 38:44.
  • •San Francisco's defense struggled as the game progressed.
  • •Rookie Jeremiyah Love shined with 90 rushing yards for Arizona.
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  • 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers outscore Cardinals, overcome injuries, but can they sustain this kind of success?
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The 49ers raised their record to 3-0 thanks to some speedy scoring, but a frenzied 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals was marred by new injuries to the decimated Niners.

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