### 49ers Narrowly Defeated by Cardinals in Record-Setting Heat

The San Francisco 49ers experienced a nail-biting loss to the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 24-23 during their Week 5 matchup at Levi's® Stadium. Despite impressive performances, particularly from quarterback Brock Purdy, the 49ers couldn't secure a victory.

Brock Purdy had a notable game, completing 19 of his 35 passing attempts and amassing 244 yards along with a touchdown. This brings his season total to six touchdowns and cements his career touchdown count at an impressive 50. Purdy has now played 30 career games for the 49ers, boasting a passer completion rate of 68.1% (525 completions out of 771 attempts) for 7,028 yards. His achievement of 50 passing touchdowns in his first 30 games sets a franchise record.

The game clocked a record-high temperature of 95 degrees at kickoff, setting a new all-time high for a regular season game at Levi's® Stadium. The previous record stood at 88 degrees from an October 3, 2021, game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Injuries also added to the 49ers' challenges, with kicker Jake Moody battling a high ankle sprain. With a quick turnaround for their "Thursday Night Football" game against the Seattle Seahawks, the 49ers are on the hunt for a potential new kicker as they shift their focus to fast-track preparations.

The defeat brings the 49ers to a 2-3 record for the season. With limited practice time due to the short interval between games, the coaching staff must quickly regroup and strategize for their upcoming NFC West opponent.