The San Francisco 49ers have secured the NFC West title with a 45-29 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The 49ers were led by running back Christian McCaffrey, who scored three touchdowns in the game.
The 49ers jumped out to an early lead, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. McCaffrey opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run, and then added a nine-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers defense also made their presence felt, forcing two turnovers in the first half.
The Cardinals responded in the second quarter, scoring two touchdowns of their own. Quarterback Kyler Murray threw a pair of touchdown passes to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but the 49ers still held a 21-14 lead at halftime.
The 49ers pulled away in the second half, as McCaffrey scored his third touchdown of the game on a one-yard run. Garoppolo also threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, and kicker Robbie Gould added a field goal to give the 49ers a 45-29 lead.
The 49ers defense held strong in the fourth quarter, as they forced two more turnovers and held the Cardinals scoreless. The victory secured the NFC West title for the 49ers, and they will now look ahead to the playoffs.
McCaffrey was the star of the game, as he finished with three touchdowns and over 100 yards rushing. Garoppolo also had a solid performance, throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. The 49ers defense also played well, forcing four turnovers and holding the Cardinals to just 29 points.
The 49ers have now secured the NFC West title and will look ahead to the playoffs. With McCaffrey leading the way on offense and a strong defense, they will be a tough team to beat in the postseason.
