Arizona Cardinals Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Lost 15-16 at San Francisco. In a foggy afternoon at Levi’s Stadium the Cardinals hung around until the final seconds, nearly stealing a win on the road. Kyler Murray threw for 159 yards and a touchdown but the offense managed only 42 rushing yards from Trey Benson. A Mac Jones aerial clinic (284 yards) ultimately proved the difference.

Analytics: Arizona averages 17.7 points per game, ranking 24th in scoring. Their defense held San Francisco to 16 points, illustrating improvement after allowing 44 to Seattle in Week 2. Kyler Murray’s 8.8 yards per completion show efficiency, but the Cardinals converted just one red-zone trip into a touchdown.

Injuries: Veteran running back James Conner injured his ankle and will undergo surgery. No other major injuries were reported.

Betting: The 49ers were 2.5-point favorites; Arizona’s one-point loss means the Cardinals covered the spread. The 31 total points fell under the 44.5-point total.

Fantasy: With Conner out, Trey Benson’s volume should increase. Murray remains a dual-threat QB2. Marvin Harrison Jr. caught three passes for 44 yards, showing flex value in deeper leagues. San Francisco’s defense sacked Murray twice, so streamers should be cautious when Arizona faces elite pass rushes.