By R. Mascardo, Photo by Oliver Tapia
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers couldn’t have asked for a better start. They forced three-and-out against the Cardinals’ first possession.
After a 15-yard return Ray Ray McCloud, the offense marched down the field in four minutes on an 8-play drive covering 62 yards before McCaffrey capped the drive off with a 1-yard touchdown.
Purdy got credit for McCaffrey’s next touchdown that made the score 14-0.
Purdy remained perfect on the next drive after airing it out to Brandon Aiyuk for a 42-yard gain.
Once again, the 49ers scored as McCaffrey found the end zone for the fourth time. He became the first 49er ever to score the first four touchdowns in a game.
The Arizona Cardinals had three consecutive plays of 10-yards, then found the end zone to make it a five point game.
The 49ers, feeling 21-16 was too close, decided to put their best defense with Nick Bosa, Arik Armsted and Javon Hardgrave.
Purdy finished the afternoon with one incompletion, McCaffrey rushed for over 100 yards and Aiyuk had 148 receiving yards.
Next: 49ers face Dallas Cowboys, October 8 at Levi’s Stadium
