Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsMonday, June 22, 2026

NFL Scores Week 11, Cardinals Vs. 49ers: San Francisco Rolls, 23-7, Against NFC West Foe

Getty Images

It’s rarely pretty, or dramatic, but the San Francisco 49ers just won’t mind as long as they keep winning. A 23-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 fits the Niners’ no-fuss approach just fine.

Alex Smith threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns, Frank Gore ran for 88 yards, and the San Francisco defense forced five turnovers against overmatched Arizona, which never led.

The Cardinals’ lone touchdown was the final score of the game, and came on a 23-yard pass from Richard Bartel to Larry Fitzgerald. Neither Bartel nor starter John Skelton completed over half of their passes, but Skelton’s three interceptions were part of one of the worst days by a quarterback this season: he completed just six of 19 passes for a mere 99 yards.

The win pushes San Francisco to 9-1 on the season. Jacksonville falls to 3-7 with the loss.

For more on the 49ers, visit Niners Nation. For more on the Cardinals, visit Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation has you covered for the rest of Week 11’s NFL action, too: check out all the Week 11 NFL news and scores and Week 11 fantasy stats, and Week 11 NFL video highlights in our dedicated StoryStreams, and head to SB Nation’s NFL hub any time for plenty more on the league.

See More:

More in NFL

NFL
WNFC championship game airing Sunday, June 21st from Ford Center in FriscoWNFC championship game airing Sunday, June 21st from Ford Center in Frisco
NFL

The Women’s National Football Conference Championship will air on ESPN2 this weekend.

By RJ Ochoa
From SBNationExternal Link
Which fictional quarterback would you have lead your team?Which fictional quarterback would you have lead your team?
From SBNationExternal Link
By James Dator
NFL
Best bets for 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the YearBest bets for 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
NFL

There are some good longer-shot options on offensive side of ball for the NFL’s Rookie of the Year.

By Bill Williamson
NFL
Brendan Sorsby is a rare chance to get a top QB cheap, and these teams should go inBrendan Sorsby is a rare chance to get a top QB cheap, and these teams should go in
NFL

This is a no-brainer for some NFL teams.

By James Dator
NFL
Fernando Mendoza has great respect for the Raiders that came before himFernando Mendoza has great respect for the Raiders that came before him
NFL

Fernando Mendoza has great respect for the Raiders that came before him

By RJ Ochoa
NFL
Brendan Sorsby intends to enter NFL Supplemental Draft, per reportsBrendan Sorsby intends to enter NFL Supplemental Draft, per reports
NFL

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL Supplemental Draft, per reports

By Mark Schofield