Brock Purdy came through the Arizona game healthy, but kicker Eddy Piñeiro and linebacker Tatum Bethune did not.

The 49ers have their franchise quarterback back. "He was vintage Brock," Christian McCaffrey said. "That's a huge compliment."

Brock Purdy returned from a six-game absence to throw three touchdowns as the 49ers (7-4) romped to a 41-22 win over the host Cardinals (3-7).

Following a “frustrating” six-week absence due to a toe injury,  49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to the lineup in smashing fashion, tossing three touchdowns as San Francisco walloped Arizona, 41-22.

After a frustrating six-week wait to return from injury, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy didn't take long to get back into a rhythm Sunday, throwing for 200 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in a blowout win over the Cardinals.

Purdy has had a long time on the sideline as Mac Jones kept the 49ers’ playoff push on track, but there was no sign of rust, and Christian McCaffrey heaped plaudits on his quarterback for how easy he made it look despite his lengthy absence.

The 49ers (7-4) were fueled by much more than Brock Purdy’s return in a 41-22 win over the host Cardinals (3-7)

On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers pushed their record to 7-4 on the 2025 NFL season with an impressive road win over the divisional rival Arizona Cardinals. This game marked the return of quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 200 yards and three touchdown passes in the blowout victory over Arizona.