49ers hold off Cardinals 36-30 as Kittle regains form

Ryland led all scorers with 12 points

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

‘Typical George’ Kittle is feeling like himself again, and the 49ers offense is humming ⤵️ https://t.co/tNhkq2CTVy Via @VicTafur on X

What happened: The finish went final at 36-30 for San Francisco over Arizona. Eddy Pineiro added 6 points in the scoring ledger.

Why it matters: Holding on in a divisional finish protects early momentum. Sustained offensive rhythm lowers the margin for error late in close games.

By the numbers: Final: San Francisco 36, Arizona 30. Chad Ryland 12 points; Eddy Pineiro 6 points.

What to watch: San Francisco carries its timing into the next week of preparation. Arizona turns to corrections before its next outing.

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@VicTafur 2026-09-28T14:46:36.033721+00:00

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