The Cardinals dominated the second half against the 49ers today and upset the road in a game that could have major ramifications in the NFC West race.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray made big plays with his arm and his legs, running back James Conner fought for tough yardage, and on the 49ers’ final offensive play, Brock Purdy was drilled while passing and threw an interception that ended it .

The Cardinals won 24-23 after trailing 23-10 at halftime, holding on on a sweltering day as players from both teams felt the effects of 100-degree heat.

There were some positive signs for the 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk had a big game and Jordan Mason continued to play well in place of the injured Christian McCaffrey. But in the end it wasn’t enough.

The result is that both the Cardinals and 49ers are 2-3 after five weeks of the season. Something few expected in the run-up to 2024.