Overview
- The 49ers beat the Cardinals 41-22 to move to 7-4, with Brock Purdy completing 19 of 26 for 200 yards and three touchdowns in his first game back.
- San Francisco’s scoring surge was set up by three takeaways and a 98-yard opening kickoff return by Skyy Moore, producing elite field position throughout.
- Kicker Eddy Piñeiro sustained a Grade 1 strain in his right hamstring and is week-to-week, with free-agent kicker workouts scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Linebacker Tatum Bethune suffered a high-ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, with Curtis Robinson stepping in and practice-squad LB Jalen Graham available.
- Defensive end Robert Beal Jr. entered concussion protocol, and the pass rush again struggled with zero sacks on 57 dropbacks, though the team still secured the win despite being outgained by 207 yards.