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Purdy Returns as 49ers Throttle Cardinals 41–22 to Move to 7–4

The win lifts San Francisco to 7-4, reinforcing hopes of a late-season push despite fresh injury concerns.

Overview

  • Back from a turf-toe absence, Brock Purdy delivered an efficient outing of roughly 200 yards and three touchdowns in his first start since Week 4.
  • George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey powered the attack, with Kittle leading the team in receptions and scores and McCaffrey cashing in multiple touchdowns behind a steady ground game.
  • San Francisco’s defense and special teams produced three takeaways and a 98-yard kickoff return to the 1-yard line, repeatedly handing the offense short fields.
  • Arizona quarterback Jacoby Brissett set an NFL mark with 47 completions and threw for 452 yards, but turnovers and a team-record 17 penalties undercut the Cardinals.
  • Linebacker Tatum Bethune exited with an ankle injury and kicker Eddy Piñeiro suffered a hamstring issue, as the 49ers turn to a Monday night matchup with Carolina before facing Cleveland and a bye.