Cardinals vs 49ers predictions, graded
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Cardinals 30, 49ers 36 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Cardinals vs 49ers? Of 9 pundits with a call on record, all 9 take the 49ers. 6 named a score; the median has the 49ers by 12. The 49ers won 36-30, so 9 of 9 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 92 out of 100.
Who the room took
9 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callCardinals vs 49ers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 49ers
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 49ers
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 4 49ers.
Cardinals vs 49ers score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is 49ers by 12, and the final was 49ers by 6.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Richie Bradshaw49ers 27, Cardinals 14Hit · 83
- Chris Simms49ers 31, Cardinals 20Hit · 88
- Richard Sherman49ers 30, Cardinals 17Hit · 83
- Tyler Sullivan49ers 33, Cardinals 23Hit · 90
- Pete Prisco49ers 30, Cardinals 17Hit · 83
- John Breech49ers 24, Cardinals 16Hit · 95
Cardinals at 49ers: how they came in
The Cardinals are 1-1; the 49ers are 2-0 and have won 2 straight. It is a division game. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the 49ers at 10.1 wins on average.
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 33 scored, 45 allowed
- Last games
- L 7-31 vs Seahawks Week 2
- W 26-14 at Chargers Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 26th, defense 30th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 4.8 · 1 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Cardinals games
- Record coming in
- 2-0 · won 2 straight · 62 scored, 20 allowed
- Last games
- W 35-13 vs Dolphins Week 2
- W 27-7 at Rams Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 2nd, defense 9th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 10.1 · 3 to 14 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 49ers games
Cardinals and 49ers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 41st in the NFL in passing yards
Gardner Minshew to be 1st on the depth chart
“It would be incredibly tough to turn back to Brissett after today's performance.” the article →
Gardner Minshew to stay put
“the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases” the article →
- Tyler AllgeierRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 89 carries · 3 TD · 23 catches for 128 · 9 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“My unofficial prediction is Love will play but Tyler Allgeier mostly handles duties as the Cardinals ease Love back into the mix.” the article →
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.” the article →
- Michael WilsonWR1 · WR
51 catches for 546 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is just entering his prime and could potentially become a No.1 receiver.” the article →
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Michael Wilson is the clear number two option in the Arizona passing attack as the WR21 in fantasy points per game.” the article →
- Trey McBrideTE1 · TE
73 catches for 598 yards · 5 TD · 9 games · 16th in the NFL in receiving yards
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (a top-20 ADP)
“Trey McBride has a top-20 ADP... his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.” the article →
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (the second round of non-TE Premium drafts)
“they are why I would suggest he is not someone I would pull the trigger on in the second round of non-TE Premium drafts... Even with McBride having the best odds to run the most routes again, I am not drafting him at his current cost” the article →
- Budda BakerSack leader · Tackle leader · S
3.5 sacks · 29 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks · 56th in the NFL in solo tackles
Budda Baker to move — “next on the trade block”
“Safety Budda Baker ... More than anything, this would be a move to place Baker at the forefront of competing on a playoff team” the article →
Budda Baker to move to Buffalo Bills
“there is an obvious upgrade potentially sitting on the trade market in Cardinals safety Budda Baker” the article →
49ers
- Brock PurdyStarting QB · QB
1,980 passing yards · 17 TD, 5 INT · 69.1% completions · 201 rushing yards · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in passing yards
Brock Purdy to stay with San Francisco 49ers
“QB Brock Purdy, 49ers ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Christian McCaffreyRB1 · RB
457 rushing yards on 102 carries · 10 TD · 36 catches for 270 · 8 games · 19th in the NFL in rushing yards
Christian McCaffrey to outplay his draft cost (that mid first round pick)
“Pat has them ranked number seven overall... So I think we just need to get like twelve or thirteen games, fourteen games out of him to have him be worth that mid first round pick... that's why I'm willing to draft Christian McCaffrey in the middle of the first round.” the article →
Christian McCaffrey to make the roster
“So Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Youssek locked in. Kalyn Black locked in. Jordan James locked in.” the article →
- Mike EvansWR1 · WR
27 catches for 420 yards · 3 TD · 6 games · 33rd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” the article →
Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (a locked and loaded top twenty four guy)
“I'm drafting him, and I think he's gonna boom. I think he's gonna boom in this offense” the article →
- George KittleTE1 · TE
38 catches for 483 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in receiving yards
George Kittle to make the roster
“I got three tight ends here. George Kittle, who is no longer gonna be on Pup, so he has to make the roster.” the article →
George Kittle to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points
“He's back comfortably in the top-5 TE rankings.” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
DeForest Buckner to move — “may ship out before the deadline”
“Outside of Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor and pass rusher DeForest Buckner are other possible trade chips Indy may ship out before the deadline.” the article →
DeForest Buckner to move to San Francisco 49ers
“If I'm the Niners, I go after DeForest Bruckner.” the article →
- Fred WarnerTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 36 solo tackles · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Fred Warner to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers” the article →
Fred Warner to make the roster
“We know that Fred Warner is gonna make the roster.” the article →
Every call on Cardinals at 49ers
1–10 of 10
San Francisco 49ers 27 — Cardinals 14
FINAL SCORE: Cardinals 14, 49ers 27
San Francisco 49ers 31 — Cardinals 20
I got them winning 31 to 20.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Cardinals
I think the Mariners should easily win this game... I think that, the Niners are gonna win easily.
San Francisco 49ers 30 — Arizona Cardinals 17
So I expect him to put up 30 points. I expect him to hold Arizona to 17.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Cardinals
I look at this game to be an absolute blowout as well. I just think the Niners are clicking on different cylinders.
San Francisco 49ers 33 — Cardinals 23
Cardinals at 49ers Projected score : 49ers 33, Cardinals 23
San Francisco 49ers 30 — Cardinals 17
49ers take it. Pick: 49ers 30, Cardinals 17
San Francisco 49ers 24 — Cardinals 16
49ers 24-16 over Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers to beat Arizona Cardinals
I see a three and o start for the niners and a two and o in the division.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Arizona Cardinals
and then, of course, going to Arizona. I'm not too worried about the Cardinals.