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49ers beat Cardinals 36-30 as Brock Purdy climbs franchise passing list

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 on Sunday, improving to 3-0, with quarterback Brock Purdy moving up the team's career passing yards list.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 The 49ers beat the Cardinals 36-30 on Sunday.
2 The win improved the 49ers' record to 3-0.
3 Brock Purdy moved into eighth place in 49ers career passing yards during the game.
4 Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke at a postgame press conference.

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 on Sunday, according to Fox Sports, improving the team's record to 3-0 this season, according to the New York Post.

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During the win, quarterback Brock Purdy moved into eighth place on the 49ers' all-time career passing yards list, according to Yahoo Sports.

The New York Post reported that despite the 3-0 start, the 49ers are 'hurting right now,' and suggested a Purdy MVP campaign is 'desperately needed' for the team.

Fox Sports covered the postgame press conference, in which Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan and others discussed the win over the Cardinals.

How each side covered it

Center

1 outlet
  • Reported that the 49ers beat the Cardinals in Week 3.
  • Noted Brock Purdy moved into 8th in franchise career passing yards during the win.

“QB Brock Purdy moved into 8th in 49ers passing yards in Week 3 win” — Yahoo Sports

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2 outlets
  • The New York Post reported the 49ers are 3-0 but 'hurting right now,' and said a Purdy MVP campaign is needed.
  • Fox Sports covered the postgame press conference featuring Purdy, Kyle Shanahan and others.

“Brock Purdy MVP campaign is desperately needed as 49ers ‘hurting right now’” — New York Post

Questions readers ask

What happened in the 49ers-Cardinals game?

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 on Sunday, improving their record to 3-0, according to Fox Sports and the New York Post.

What milestone did Brock Purdy reach?

Quarterback Brock Purdy moved into eighth place on the San Francisco 49ers' all-time career passing yards list during the win over the Cardinals, according to Yahoo Sports.

Are the 49ers dealing with any issues despite their win?

According to the New York Post, the 49ers are 'hurting right now' despite their 3-0 start, and the outlet suggested a Brock Purdy MVP campaign is needed.

Who spoke after the game?

Brock Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan and others addressed reporters in a postgame press conference, according to Fox Sports.

Sources · 3 outlet reports

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