The 49ers (3-0) host the Arizona Cardinals (1-2) at Levi's Stadium for a 1:25 PT kickoff in the NFC West opener at home.
Christian McCaffrey can break Jerry Rice's franchise record (12 straight games with a TD, reg season + playoffs) with a TD Sunday.
Joshua Dobbs starts at quarterback for the Cardinals. Brandon Aiyuk returns from the back injury that limited him in Week 3.[1][2][3]
Christian McCaffrey is one touchdown away from breaking Jerry Rice's franchise record. Twelve straight games with a TD. The record sits at twelve because Jerry Rice's catch-and-run was always the touchdown someone else needed to score for him to break it.
Sunday at home against the Cardinals, McCaffrey gets the chance to set the new mark. Arizona is 1-2 with a backup quarterback making his fifth NFL start.
Joshua Dobbs has been the journeyman backup who shows up every September and ends up starting. Kyler Murray is on IR. The 49ers should handle this at home with the record on the line.
Week 4 begins to sort the NFC. The 49ers and Eagles enter as the conference's only 3-0 teams; the Cowboys and Lions are 2-1. The NFC West has the 49ers at 3-0, the Seahawks 1-1, and Arizona/LA at 1-2. The Sunday game is the kind of week where the 49ers reinforce the division gap and the rest of the conference watches the McCaffrey record chase carry through to the four-week mark.
Through three games the 49ers are 3-0 with a +48 point differential. McCaffrey one TD from breaking Jerry Rice's franchise record. Purdy averaging 245 passing yards per game with 4 TDs and 0 INTs. Joshua Dobbs (ARI starter): 1-3 record, 67 percent completion, 4 TDs. Cardinals defense ranks 28th in yards allowed. Vegas opens the 49ers as 12-point home favorites; total 47.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3-0 | -- |
| Buffalo Bills | 2-1 | -- |
| New England Patriots | 1-2 | -- |
| New York Jets | 1-2 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2-1 | -- |
| Cleveland Browns | 2-1 | -- |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-1 | -- |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1-2 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-1 | -- |
| Houston Texans | 1-2 | -- |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1-2 | -- |
| Tennessee Titans | 1-2 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2-1 | -- |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 1-2 | -- |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 1-2 | -- |
| Denver Broncos | 0-3 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 3-0 | -- |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2-1 | -- |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1-2 | -- |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1-2 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3-0 | -- |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-1 | -- |
| Washington Commanders | 2-1 | -- |
| New York Giants | 1-2 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 2-1 | -- |
| Green Bay Packers | 2-1 | -- |
| Chicago Bears | 0-3 | -- |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0-3 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-1 | -- |
| New Orleans Saints | 2-1 | -- |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2-1 | -- |
| Carolina Panthers | 0-3 | -- |
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| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Christian McCaffrey 1 yard rush ( Jake Moody kick) | 0-7 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Christian McCaffrey 18 yard rush ( Jake Moody kick) | 0-14 |
| Cardinals | Matt Prater 38 yard field goal | 3-14 |
| 49ers | Christian McCaffrey 6 yard pass from Brock Purdy ( Jake Moody kick) | 3-21 |
| Cardinals | Michael Wilson 16 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs ( Matt Prater kick) | 10-21 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Michael Wilson 8 yard pass from Joshua Dobbs (run failed) | 16-21 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Christian McCaffrey 2 yard rush ( Jake Moody kick) | 16-28 |
| 49ers | Brock Purdy 1 yard rush ( Jake Moody kick) | 16-35 |
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns, gained 177 scrimmage yards and broke Jerry Rice's franchise record by scoring a TD in his 13th straight game (regular season plus playoffs) as the 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-16 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy went 20-of-21 for 283 yards with a TD pass and a TD run, the highest completion percentage in 49ers franchise history. Brandon Aiyuk returned with six catches for 148. Joshua Dobbs threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns. The 49ers improved to 4-0.[1][2][3]
Christian McCaffrey broke Jerry Rice's franchise record Sunday afternoon at Levi's Stadium. Four touchdowns. 177 scrimmage yards. Thirteen straight games with a TD.
That would be the headline of most Sundays. It was the second headline of Sunday because Brock Purdy went 20 of 21 for 283 yards, setting the 49ers' franchise record for completion percentage in a single game. Brandon Aiyuk came back from the back injury with 148 yards on six catches.
The Cardinals, with Joshua Dobbs starting, kept it within a possession late in the third quarter on the back of 234 rushing yards against the NFL's number-one rush defense. They could not finish the job. The 49ers are 4-0 with the conference's most accomplished running back about to receive a new contract and a quarterback who is throwing for 75 percent completions through four weeks.
49ers 35, Cardinals 16. Margin: +19. Four-game record: 4-0, +67 differential.
A 35-16 win over the Cardinals. The 49ers improve to 4-0 and McCaffrey breaks Jerry Rice's franchise record for consecutive games with a TD.
How it unfolded
McCaffrey scored on the opening drive to push the 49ers to a 7-0 lead. He scored a second TD before the half to make it 21-3. Joshua Dobbs found Michael Wilson for an Arizona touchdown to make it 21-10. McCaffrey scored his third TD in the third. The Cardinals cut it to 28-16 on a second Wilson TD. McCaffrey added his fourth on a short run in the fourth quarter to push the lead back to three scores.
The turning point
McCaffrey's second touchdown before the half. The Cardinals had cut it to 14-3 and were threatening to make a competitive game; McCaffrey's score restored the two-score cushion and set the record-breaking tone.
By the numbers
McCaffrey 99 rushing on 18 carries plus 78 receiving on 5 catches with four touchdowns. Purdy 20-of-21 for 283 (the 49ers franchise record for single-game completion percentage). Aiyuk 148 receiving on 6 catches in his return. Joshua Dobbs 265 passing yards and two TDs.
Personnel watch
McCaffrey on a Sunday that produced a career high and a franchise record. Purdy in the most efficient single-game stat line in 49ers history. Aiyuk back at full speed. The defense produced two takeaways and a sack on Dobbs.
What it means
4-0 with the running game and passing game both producing at the upper end of their potential. The Cowboys come up at home next on Sunday Night Football.
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Brock Purdy | 20/21 | 283 | 1 | 0 | |
| ARI | |||||
| Joshua Dobbs | 28/41 | 265 | 2 | 0 | |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Christian McCaffrey | 20 | 106 | 3 | 18 |
| Jordan Mason | 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Deebo Samuel | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Brock Purdy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sam Darnold | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
| ARI | ||||
| James Conner | 11 | 52 | 0 | 11 |
| Joshua Dobbs | 12 | 48 | 0 | 12 |
| Emari Demercado | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Zeke Turner | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Brandon Aiyuk | 6 | 148 | 0 | 42 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 7 | 71 | 1 | 13 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 2 | 22 | 0 | 14 |
| Jordan Mason | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| George Kittle | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Willie Snead | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Ronnie Bell | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ARI | ||||
| Marquise Brown | 7 | 96 | 0 | 41 |
| Michael Wilson | 7 | 76 | 2 | 33 |
| Zach Ertz | 6 | 53 | 0 | 15 |
| Emari Demercado | 3 | 21 | 0 | 13 |
| Zach Pascal | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 |
| Trey McBride | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| James Conner | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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