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NFL · Week 18 · January 8, 2023 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2022 Week 18 Recap

49ers defeat Cardinals 38–13 in Week 18

Brock Purdy led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 13–38 Week 18 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 13 4–13
Final 13–38
San Francisco 49ers 38 13–4 Winner
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
13–38
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 13–27 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Brock Purdy
FantasyHQ MVP
Brock Purdy
Game date
January 8, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Trey McBride
    Trey McBride 3 REC · 41 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 3 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Corey Clement
    Corey Clement 9 CAR · 23 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Brock Purdy
    Brock Purdy 15/26 · 157 YDS · 3 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Elijah Mitchell
    Elijah Mitchell 5 CAR · 55 YDS · 2 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian McCaffrey
    Christian McCaffrey 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 38–13 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 13–27 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Brock Purdy
Top passer
Brock Purdy
Biggest EPA play
(14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHD…
Game date
2023-01-08

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–13 on 2023-01-08. Brock Purdy posted a game-high +6.22 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Arizona Cardinals6700013
San Francisco 49ers720170038

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 14:34TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 77
    Score
    6-0

    (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 10:49TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 21
    Score
    6-6

    (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 10:40XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    6-7

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 12:12TD
    Elijah Mitchell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    6-13

    (12:12) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 12:07XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    6-14

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 4:44TD
    Corey Clement

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 1
    Score
    12-14

    (4:44) (Shotgun) 23-C.Clement up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 4:41XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    13-14

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-H.Bradley, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  8. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:24TD
    George Kittle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    13-20

    (:24) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 0:19TD
    RGR. Gould

    Points+7

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    13-21

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 11:36TD
    Elijah Mitchell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 6
    Score
    13-27

    (11:36) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 11:32XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    13-28

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  12. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 5:50FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 9
    Score
    13-31

    (5:50) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 1:06TD
    George Kittle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    13-37

    (1:06) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 1:01XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    13-38

    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brock PurdyBrock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.22 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Elijah MitchellElijah Mitchell · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  3. 3Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  4. 4George KittleGeorge Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  5. 5Trey McBrideTrey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  6. 6Brandon AiyukBrandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7Art GreenArt Green · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8Corey ClementCorey Clement · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Brock Purdy

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Brock Purdy — SF · Passing

Brock Purdy posted the highest total EPA (+6.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Brock Purdy's top snap (+2.94 EPA): (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC

Biggest single play (+7.01 EPA): David Blough — (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC

Quarterback report card

Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Brock PurdyBrock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +6.22 total EPA
  • David BloughDavid Blough (Arizona Cardinals) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +6.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -7.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.343+0.049
Offensive success rate34.3%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.472+0.239
Rush EPA/play-0.179-0.072
Defensive EPA/play-0.049+0.343
Defensive success rate50.6%65.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.34 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.05 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -22.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +3.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Art GreenArizona Cardinals — Art Green (David Blough pass) (Q1 14:34)
  • Christian McCaffreySan Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey (Brock Purdy pass) (Q1 10:49)
  • Elijah MitchellSan Francisco 49ers — Elijah Mitchell (Q2 12:12)
  • Corey ClementArizona Cardinals — Corey Clement (Q2 4:44)
  • George KittleSan Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass) (Q2 0:24)
  • Elijah MitchellSan Francisco 49ers — Elijah Mitchell (Q3 11:36)
  • George KittleSan Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass) (Q3 1:06)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould (Q3 5:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 77 (Q1 14:34) — (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:40) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 20–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 12:07) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 23-C.Clement up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 4:41) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-H.Bradley, Holder-14-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:19) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 11:32) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:01) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:34) — (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC [WPA +18.6% · EPA +7.01]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left intended for 2-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Gipson at ARI 30. 31-T.Gipson to ARI 18 for 12 yards (83-G.Dortch). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.94]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (No Huddle) 17-D.Blough up the middle to ARI 39 for no gain (50-M.Dwumfour). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.36]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.94]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) 18-M.Wishnowsky punts 42 yards to ARI 16, Center-46-T.Pepper. 15-P.Cooper to ARI 26 for 10 yards (30-G.Odum). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -0.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:34) — (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC [WPA +18.6% · EPA +7.01]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 19-T.McSorley pass deep left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 30-G.Odum at ARI 38. 30-G.Odum to ARI 13 for 25 yards (30-K.Ingram). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.05]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 17-D.Blough sacked at ARI 25 for -5 yards (75-J.Willis). FUMBLES (75-J.Willis) [75-J.Willis], RECOVERED by SF-50-M.Dwumfour at ARI 28. [WPA -1.5% · EPA -4.94]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) (Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left intended for 2-M.Brown INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Gipson at ARI 30. 31-T.Gipson to ARI 18 for 12 yards (83-G.Dortch). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.94]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 14:34 · SF 77 · Score 6-0
    (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Blough pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Ebukam]. 37 YAC
  2. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 10:49 · ARI 21 · Score 6-6
    (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC
  3. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · ARI 15 · Score 6-7
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 12:12 · ARI 5 · Score 6-13
    (12:12) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 12:07 · ARI 15 · Score 6-14
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:44 · SF 1 · Score 12-14
    (4:44) (Shotgun) 23-C.Clement up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:41 · SF 15 · Score 13-14
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-H.Bradley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  8. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ARI 4 · Score 13-20
    (:24) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 0 YAC
  9. San Francisco 49ers TD (+7) — Q2 0:19 · ARI 15 · Score 13-21
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  10. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · ARI 6 · Score 13-27
    (11:36) (Shotgun) 25-E.Mitchell left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:32 · ARI 15 · Score 13-28
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  12. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 5:50 · ARI 9 · Score 13-31
    (5:50) 9-R.Gould 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 1:06 · ARI 1 · Score 13-37
    (1:06) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 85-G.Kittle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:01 · ARI 15 · Score 13-38
    9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Brock Purdy (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • David Blough (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2023-01-08?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-13 in Week 18, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 6, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 20; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, San Francisco 49ers 17; Final: Arizona Cardinals 13, San Francisco 49ers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Green (D. Blough pass) (Q1 14:34) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (B. Purdy pass) (Q1 10:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Mitchell (Q2 12:12) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Clement (Q2 4:44) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q2 0:24) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Mitchell (Q3 11:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q3 1:06) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 57.7% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +6.22 total passing EPA. David Blough (Arizona Cardinals), 63.6% completion, +6.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -7.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (10:49) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 23-C.McCaffrey for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 25 YAC.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-12 Now 4-13 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W

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