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Notes and observations from wild 49ers Week 3 win over Cardinals

Notes and observations from wild 49ers Week 3 win over Cardinals

It wasn't easy, but the San Francisco 49ers found a way to beat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Here's our notebook from the game.

6 Winners and 5 losers from the 49ers win over the Cardinals

6 Winners and 5 losers from the 49ers win over the Cardinals

The 49ers offense continues to excel, but the defense finally showed cracks

Brock Purdy bails out the 49ers’ defense in a shootout win over the Cardinals

Brock Purdy bails out the 49ers’ defense in a shootout win over the Cardinals

The 49ers were decimated by injuries, but held on with a home win.

3 quick takeaways from 49ers narrow win over Cardinals: Health is becoming a problem

3 quick takeaways from 49ers narrow win over Cardinals: Health is becoming a problem

The 49ers got a scare, but the offense led the way to a win.

8 thoughts, takeaways from 49ers' thrilling Week 3 win over Cardinals

8 thoughts, takeaways from 49ers' thrilling Week 3 win over Cardinals

There was a lot to take out of the San Francisco 49ers' tense Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Here are the takeaways.

49ers vs Cardinals asks a simple question: How big is the gap?

49ers vs Cardinals asks a simple question: How big is the gap?

The San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Sept. 27 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks against the spread for the action.

Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the injury-depleted 49ers to a 36-30 win vs. the Cardinals

Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the injury-depleted 49ers to a 36-30 win vs. the Cardinals

Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes with the first coming on a trick play and the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers held on for a 36-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals

49ers numbers to know: The Cardinals have a long NFC West streak on the line

49ers numbers to know: The Cardinals have a long NFC West streak on the line

Plus, the lack of 49ers pass rush

3 stars from the 49ers’ resilient win: George Kittle makes a statement

3 stars from the 49ers’ resilient win: George Kittle makes a statement

You can probably guess who the other two stars were from Week 3

San Francisco 49ers rolling but lose players in win vs Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers rolling but lose players in win vs Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers took care of the Arizona Cardinals but lost a couple players in the process, a familiar storyline.

Beaks & Geeks: Cardinals, 49ers Winners & Losers: Arizona loses a heartbreaker

Beaks & Geeks: Cardinals, 49ers Winners & Losers: Arizona loses a heartbreaker

Huge division game early in the season

49ers injury report: Mike Evans questionable vs. Cardinals

49ers injury report: Mike Evans questionable vs. Cardinals

See which 49ers players won't play or might not play against the Cardinals in Week 3.