49ers hold off Cardinals for 36-30 win in Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 during Week 3 of the NFL season. Arizona fell to 1-2 after falling behind 14-0 early in the game but managed to score 30 points for the first time since 2024. A podcast breakdown highlighted both the offensive production and defensive struggles faced by the Cardinals throughout the match.
- •Cardinals drop to 1-2 after Week 3
- •49ers score 36 points to secure victory
- •Game marked Arizona's first 30-point performance since 2024
- •Arizona fell behind 14-0 before rallying
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers 36, Cardinals 30: Reactions, what went well, what didn't go well
"A new episode of the podcast breaks down the Cardinals' loss to the 49ers and what went wrong.
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