Double K’s NFL Game Review:(San Fransisco 49ers (2-0) vs Arizona Cardinals (1-1))
🏈 NFL Game Review: 49ers vs. Cardinals — September 27, 2026
Final: San Francisco 49ers (3-0) 36, Arizona Cardinals (1-2) 30
The 49ers improved to 3-0 after surviving a furious fourth-quarter comeback by Arizona at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco built a 23-6 lead, but the Cardinals scored 17 fourth-quarter points and repeatedly threatened to take control before the 49ers closed the game out. (ESPN)
🔥 Key Storylines
1. Brock Purdy delivers another big game
Purdy finished 15-of-27 for 297 yards and 4 TDs with no interceptions. His biggest moment came with just 1:36 remaining, when he connected with George Kittle for the 20-yard touchdown that pushed San Francisco ahead 36-27. (San Francisco 49ers)
2. George Kittle was clutch
Kittle caught 6 passes for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the decisive late score. He was one of Purdy’s most important weapons throughout the game. (49ers Webzone)
3. The 49ers’ offense was explosive
San Francisco averaged 8.7 yards per play and produced 437 total yards despite running only 50 offensive plays. The game also featured an incredible 80-yard hook-and-lateral touchdown, with Mike Evans lateraling to Deebo Samuel. (CBS Sports)
4. Arizona refused to quit
Jacoby Brissett completed 38 of 52 passes for 280 yards and 2 TDs, while Jeremiyah Love rushed for 90 yards. Arizona’s offense controlled the clock for nearly 39 minutes and ran 81 plays. (CBS Sports)
5. San Francisco had to make the big plays late
Arizona pulled within 29-27 with 2:51 remaining, but Purdy and Kittle answered with the game-winning touchdown drive. The Cardinals added a late field goal, but San Francisco recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory. (CBS Sports)
📊 Biggest Takeaways
- 49ers: 3-0 and undefeated, but the defense allowed Arizona to turn a 17-point deficit into a one-score game.
- Cardinals: 1-2 and competitive for all four quarters, but penalties and the inability to stop San Francisco’s explosive passing game proved costly.
- Offensive MVP: Brock Purdy
- Clutch Performer: George Kittle
- Biggest Play: The 80-yard Evans-to-Samuel lateral touchdown
- Turning Point: Kittle’s 20-yard TD with 1:36 remaining
Bottom line: San Francisco looked dominant early, but Arizona exposed some defensive vulnerabilities and showed tremendous fourth-quarter fight. The 49ers ultimately won because Purdy and Kittle delivered when the game was on the line. (49ers Webzone)