Cardinals 24–23 49ers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2024

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

B. Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 46.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.75 total passing EPA. K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 57.6% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.

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

B. Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at ARI 17 for 53 yards (23-S.Murphy-Bunting). ARI-92-B.Nichols was injured during the play..

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 24–23 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 10–23 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Brandon Aiyuk
Top passer: Brock Purdy
Biggest EPA play: (5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holde…
Game date: 2024-10-06

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 24–23 on 2024-10-06, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 23–10 halftime lead. Brandon Aiyuk posted a game-high +9.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	7	3	3	14	0	24
San Francisco 49ers	10	13	0	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

SF 50

+3ARI 10

+1ARI 15

SF 27

+1ARI 15

+3SF 24

SF 2

+2SF 1

+3ARI 35

SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:20TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
SF 50
Score
6-0
(13:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:12XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
SF 15
Score
7-0
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 10:29FG
Jaylen Moody
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 10
Score
7-3
(10:29) 4-J.Moody 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:22TD
George Kittle
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
7-9
(2:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 2:20XP
Jaylen Moody
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
7-10
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:47FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SF 12
Score
10-10
(12:47) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 7:02FG
Jaylen Moody
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
10-13
(7:02) 4-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 5:09TD
Chad Ryland
Points+6
Yard line
SF 27
Score
10-19
(5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin, RECOVERED by SF-2-D.Lenoir at SF 39. 2-D.Lenoir for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 4:59XP
Jaylen Moody
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-20
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:01FG
Mitch Wishnowsky
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
10-23
(:01) 3-M.Wishnowsky 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:03FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SF 24
Score
13-23
(10:03) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:30TD
Elijah Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
SF 2
Score
19-23
(11:30) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 84-E.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-91-S.Okuayinonu, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:25Safety
James Conner
Points+2
Yard line
SF 1
Score
21-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Conner rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:40FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
SF 16
Score
24-23
(1:40) 38-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:37FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 35
Score
24-23
38-C.Ryland kicks 70 yards from ARI 35 to SF -5. 31-I.Guerendo to SF 27 for 32 yards (32-J.Blount).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Brandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
2Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
3Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
4James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +1.75 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
6Malik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
7Jordan Mason · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
8Elijah Higgins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Brandon Aiyuk — SF · Receiving

Brandon Aiyuk posted the highest total EPA (+9.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.

Brandon Aiyuk's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at ARI 17 for 53 yards (23-S.Murphy-Bunting). ARI-92-B.Nichols was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-8.97 EPA): Chad Ryland — (5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin, RECOVERED by SF-2-D.Lenoir at SF 39. 2-D.Lenoir for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.75 total EPA
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	San Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.018	-0.046
Offensive success rate	50.0%	48.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.006	+0.043
Rush EPA/play	+0.309	-0.273
Defensive EPA/play	+0.046	-0.018
Defensive success rate	51.9%	50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
San Francisco 49ers: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +1.36 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -3.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Q1 13:20)
San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass) (Q1 2:22)
San Francisco 49ers — Deommodore Lenoir (Q2 5:09)
Arizona Cardinals — Elijah Higgins (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q4 11:30)

Field goals

San Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q1 10:29)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q2 12:47)
San Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q2 7:02)
San Francisco 49ers — Mitch Wishnowsky (Q2 0:01)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 10:03)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q4 1:40)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q4 1:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 50 (Q1 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 13:12) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 4-J.Moody 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:20) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 12 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 4-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 27 (Q2 5:09); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 4:59) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 3-M.Wishnowsky 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 24 (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 11:30); Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the SF 1 (Q4 11:25) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Conner rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the SF 16 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 38-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 1:37) — 38-C.Ryland kicks 70 yards from ARI 35 to SF -5. 31-I.Guerendo to SF 27 for 32 yards (32-J.Blount)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 7-K.White [34-J.Thompson] at 50. 7-K.White to 50 for no gain (85-G.Kittle). [WPA -35.7% · EPA -2.38]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin, RECOVERED by SF-2-D.Lenoir at SF 39. 2-D.Lenoir for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.97]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 24-J.Mason left end to ARI 12 for -4 yards (7-K.White, 43-J.Luketa). FUMBLES (43-J.Luketa), RECOVERED by ARI-2-Ma.Wilson at ARI 9. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.26]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison to SF 46 for 14 yards (22-I.Yiadom) [56-L.Floyd]. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +2.93]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 6-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 97-N.Bosa at SF 30. 97-N.Bosa to ARI 40 for 30 yards (62-E.Brown; 6-J.Conner). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -6.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin, RECOVERED by SF-2-D.Lenoir at SF 39. 2-D.Lenoir for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.97]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 6-J.Conner INTERCEPTED by 97-N.Bosa at SF 30. 97-N.Bosa to ARI 40 for 30 yards (62-E.Brown; 6-J.Conner). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -6.12]
San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 2-Ma.Wilson (98-R.Lopez) at SF 25. 2-Ma.Wilson to SF 25 for no gain (85-G.Kittle). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.41]
San Francisco 49ers (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 24-J.Mason left end to ARI 12 for -4 yards (7-K.White, 43-J.Luketa). FUMBLES (43-J.Luketa), RECOVERED by ARI-2-Ma.Wilson at ARI 9. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -5.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 13:20 · SF 50 · Score 6-0
(13:20) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 13:12 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 10:29 · ARI 10 · Score 7-3
(10:29) 4-J.Moody 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 2:22 · ARI 4 · Score 7-9
(2:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 85-G.Kittle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 2:20 · ARI 15 · Score 7-10
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 12:47 · SF 12 · Score 10-10
(12:47) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 7:02 · ARI 2 · Score 10-13
(7:02) 4-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 5:09 · SF 27 · Score 10-19
(5:09) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-J.Elliott), Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin, RECOVERED by SF-2-D.Lenoir at SF 39. 2-D.Lenoir for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · ARI 15 · Score 10-20
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · ARI 7 · Score 10-23
(:01) 3-M.Wishnowsky 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-44-K.Juszczyk.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 10:03 · SF 24 · Score 13-23
(10:03) 38-C.Ryland 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · SF 2 · Score 19-23
(11:30) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 84-E.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-91-S.Okuayinonu, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q4 11:25 · SF 1 · Score 21-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-J.Conner rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:40 · SF 16 · Score 24-23
(1:40) 38-C.Ryland 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:37 · ARI 35 · Score 24-23
38-C.Ryland kicks 70 yards from ARI 35 to SF -5. 31-I.Guerendo to SF 27 for 32 yards (32-J.Blount).

Key takeaways

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

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2024-10-06?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-23 in Week 5, 2024.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, San Francisco 49ers 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 14, San Francisco 49ers 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, San Francisco 49ers 23.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q1 13:20) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q1 2:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Lenoir (Q2 5:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Higgins (K. Murray pass) (Q4 11:30) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q1 10:29, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 12:47, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q2 7:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — M. Wishnowsky (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 10:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 1:40, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 1:37, 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), 46.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.75 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 57.6% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.

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

Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk ran ob at ARI 17 for 53 yards (23-S.Murphy-Bunting). ARI-92-B.Nichols was injured during the play..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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