The San Francisco 49ers pulled off a nail-biting 16-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. And yes, the officiating had fans yelling at their TVs. John Hussey’s crew made some questionable calls, but let’s be clear—the 49ers won because they played better football, not because of any help from the refs.
Offense Had Its Ups and Downs
Christian McCaffrey had some key drops. Mac Jones threw an interception. The offense stalled at times. Still, the 49ers found a way to win. If they had lost, all we’d be talking about are these mistakes—not the bad calls.
Questionable Calls on the Cardinals
Now, let’s talk about the Cardinals. They seemed to get away with a lot. False starts and holding penalties? Hardly any flags came out. The 49ers weren’t perfect, but it felt like the refs gave the Cardinals a free pass.
Plays That Stood Out
A few moments were just egregious. Calais Campbell slammed Mac Jones after the ball was already gone. Christian McCaffrey got body-slammed by Mac Wilson. Both plays felt unnecessary. And then there were the safety calls.
Kyler Murray got called for intentional grounding—ball barely outside the goal line. Okay, fine. But then the 49ers get a safety penalty when Dominick Puni allegedly held in the end zone. Replay shows the hold happened outside. The refs are making it up as they go.
49ers Overcome the Chaos
Despite all the questionable calls, the 49ers still won. That says a lot about this team. They’re not making excuses—they’re just getting the job done. Fans can be frustrated with the officiating, but proud of the team’s grit.
Another Wild Week in the NFL
It’s another crazy week in the NFL. Inconsistent refs, close games, and drama everywhere. But the 49ers came out on top. That’s all that matters.
