San Francisco has won back-to-back division titles for the first time since the 2011-12 seasons. They've also won 12 straight against divisional opponents in the NFC West. He also shook off a hard hit in the second quarter that caused him to miss a few plays.Ĭharvarius Ward had two interceptions, including a pick-6 in the first quarter.ĭuring their winning streak, the 49ers (11-3) have won all of their games by at least 12 points. Purdy - making his first NFL start at State Farm Stadium, which is about 45 miles from where he grew up - completed 16 of 25 passes for 242 yards and tied a career high with four touchdowns. Definitely something I'll look back on in life and be thankful.” “In high school, I'd come watch the Cardinals, and now I'm playing on the field,” Purdy said. McCaffrey scored three touchdowns, Samuel added two scores, and the 49ers clinched the NFC West title by pushing their winning streak to six games with a 45-29 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. A few quarters later, Christian McCaffrey had enough time to catch a deep pass, fall to the turf, then scramble to his feet and run for a 41-yard touchdown.īrock Purdy's return to the desert as the 49ers quarterback was everything he ever dreamed - especially since Arizona's defense was in a helpful mood. Deebo Samuel was stunned to be so wide open for San Francisco's first touchdown of the game. McCaffrey scores 3 TDs and 49ers clinch NFC West with 45-29 rout of Cardinals for 6th straight win
