GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brock Purdy had barely settled into his first game back from a toe injury when he checked the opposing defense, made a quick switch at the line of scrimmage and then hit tight end George Kittle for a beautiful 30-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone.

If the quarterback had any jitters related to his return, it sure didn't show.

Now the San Francisco 49ers look like a team that might be peaking at the right time.

Purdy threw three touchdown passes, Christian McCaffrey had two rushing touchdowns and a receiving score, and the 49ers beat the sloppy Arizona Cardinals 41-22 on Sunday.

“It was vintage Brock, and that's a huge compliment,” McCaffrey said. “He was poised, made some great plays, some huge third-down throws. Kept us in the game, was smart the w

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