Brock Purdy returned to the lineup and the San Francisco 49ers scored their most points in nearly two years. While Purdy looked sharp in the 41-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the reasons behind the big scoring output have to do with a lot more than just the change at quarterback.

A former NFL star accused the Arizona Cardinals of point-shaving against the 49ers on Sunday after San Francisco cruised to a 41-22 victory in the NFC West showdown.

The NFL season continues in Week 11 when the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

Brock Purdy returned from a six-game absence to throw three touchdowns as the 49ers (7-4) romped to a 41-22 win over the host Cardinals (3-7).

Jacoby Brissett completed an NFL-record 47 passes, but San Francisco's offense rolled in Purdy's first game in weeks.

Arizona had the passing game working, but it didn't matter in a 41-22 loss to San Francisco at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

He’s such an irreplaceable figure in the locker room and one of, if not the greatest tight end ever to wear the red and gold.

The 49ers have their franchise quarterback back. "He was vintage Brock," Christian McCaffrey said. "That's a huge compliment."

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ARIZONA -- The Arizona Cardinals are no strangers to adjusting to opposing fans at State Farm Stadium, though the San Francisco 49ers tend to travel among the best in the NFL in terms of away support.