49ers hold off Cardinals for 36-30 win in Week 3

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

49ers hold off Cardinals for 36-30 win in Week 3
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers 36, Cardinals 30: Reactions, what went well, what didn't go well
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A new episode of the podcast breaks down the Cardinals' loss to the 49ers and what went wrong.

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