Arizona Cardinals Crush 49ers in Epic 47-24 Season Finale

In a decisive ending to their season, the Arizona Cardinals triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 47-24 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Quarterback Kyler Murray showcased his skills with 242 passing yards and four touchdowns.

The victory brought closure to a season filled with ups and downs for Cardinals fans. The team entered the final stretch with a promising four-game win streak, only to falter, losing five of their last seven matches post-bye week.

Sunday’s contest saw both teams at the bottom of the NFC West, highlighting their struggles throughout the season. The Cardinals were without several key players, including wide receiver Michael Wilson and safety Jammie Robinson, while the 49ers missed their starting quarterback Brock Purdy and other significant contributors.

The game began with the 49ers scoring first via a 51-yard field goal from Jake Moody. The Cardinals quickly responded with a fake punt that led to a tying 51-yard field goal by Chad Ryland.

As the game progressed, Arizona capitalized on a turnover, with Murray connecting with Greg Dortch for a 23-yard touchdown. Controversy arose when a scuffle involving 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings led to ejections, shifting momentum back to Arizona.

The teams exchanged leads, with the Cardinals briefly going up 17-10 following a touchdown pass to tight end Trey McBride. The 49ers countered, tying the game at 17 just before halftime.

The second half witnessed more back-and-forth scoring. Murray found Dortch again for a touchdown, putting Arizona up 26-17. San Francisco managed to keep pace, narrowing the score to 26-24 by the end of the third quarter.

A turning point came early in the fourth as Michael Carter scored for Arizona. Following a defensive interception, Murray threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to rookie Marvin Harrison Jr., extending the lead to 40-24.

Murray was replaced later in the game, concluding his day with an impressive passer rating of 128.5. The Cardinals solidified their win with a final touchdown from running back Tony Jones, bringing the score to 47-24 as time expired.

With the season now behind them, the Cardinals’ front office is poised to focus on the upcoming NFL Draft, where they hold the 16th overall pick. Fans await next season’s schedule, set for release in May, promising fresh excitement and new matchups.