The San Francisco 49ers stayed unblemished on Monday, beating the Washington Commanders, 23-17, at Levi’s Stadium to improve to 6-0. The Commanders, on the other hand, fell to 1-4-1. The 49ers made key defensive stops to preserve their immaculate record after the Commanders came within striking distance in the fourth quarter. Aside from the on-field […]
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Coach Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers are 6-0 and trending toward a possible unbeaten season that would match the ’72 Dolphins after a huge win over the Washington Commanders. The Week 6 win didn’t come without trouble as Mike Evans suffered an Achilles injury that knocked him out of the game. George Kittle, a touchdown […]
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The San Francisco 49ers flexed their muscles on national TV in a 23-17 Monday Night Football win over Dan Quinn’s Washington Commanders that included a huge game-ending sack by rookie Romello Height on Jayden Daniels. Quarterback Brock Purdy made NFL history in the first quarter of the game as he finally got his due as […]
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Dan Quinn is pushing back against suggestions that the Washington Commanders’ sideline lost track of the down during their viral fourth-down mishap against the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking Tuesday, the Washington head coach insisted he knew exactly what was at stake during the late-game sequence in Monday night’s 23-17 defeat. Quinn explained that the team […]
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The NFC West shakes up as the San Francisco 49ers hold a perfect 6‑0 record, edging out a late Washington Commanders rally to win 23‑17 in Santa Clara. Seattle’s Seahawks fall to 3‑3 after a Thursday loss to Denver, while the Rams stumble to 2‑4 amid injuries. Key moments included a blown face‑mask penalty on Washington, a crucial 4th‑down stop by Malik Mustapha, and multiple penalties that stalled the Commanders’ comeback. Looking ahead, the 49ers travel to Atlanta, the Seahawks face Kansas City, the Cardinals host Denver, and the Rams visit Las Vegas.
Washington could be without a key player in Terry McLaurin for a while. The Commanders wideout was carted off the field in their 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. In his post-game press conference, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he didn’t exactly know the severity of McLaurin’s injury, but there […]
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The 49ers held on for a 23-17 victory over the Commanders on Monday Night Football, but there are several big-picture concerns.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is carted off the field with a left‑knee injury during the Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers. The play occurred on a third‑down snap with about two minutes left in the first quarter, and coach Dan Quinn said there is “fear & concern” the injury is significant, though no formal update has been released. McLaurin was seen wearing an air cast as he left, and the team has ruled him out for the remainder of the contest, raising worries about a potentially lengthy absence.
During the second quarter of Monday night's contest between the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn appeared to be confused about what down it was.
The San Francisco 49ers sealed a huge 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders in Week 6 action with a huge game-ending sack from defensive end Romello Height on Jayden Daniels. It wasn’t all a bed of roses as Mike Evans was ruled out with an Achilles injury, but the 49ers pressed on as Raheem […]
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The Washington Commanders’ 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football did more than deepen their early-season struggles. It completed one of the most embarrassing stretches in NFC East history. According to league data highlighted by Ari Meirov of MySportsUpdate, the division became the first since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to go […]
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The Washington Commanders fall 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20, 2026, ending a comeback bid in the second half. Coach Dan Quinn and rookie QB Jayden Daniels field questions about critical 4th‑down decisions, timeout usage, and an intentional grounding call that cost valuable seconds. Both discuss the impact of Terry McLaurin’s serious left‑knee injury and express optimism that the squad can still contend for a championship despite the loss. Key quotes from the post‑game press conference highlight the team’s frustration and resolve.
Monday Night Football was the McCaffrey Bowl as brothers Christian and Luke McCaffrey went up against one another. Christian wound up being the star of the game as he had 117 total yards and two touchdowns to help the 49ers get the 23-17 win over Luke’s Washington Commander’s. After the game, the brothers posed for […]
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After the 49ers’ win over Washington, head coach Kyle Shanahan says WR Mike Evans’ Achilles issue is likely not long‑term. Evans missed two quarters due to tendinitis that flared up during the game, but Shanahan expects him back by Week 6, pending a week of recovery. The team also deals with injuries to LB Luke Gifford (groin), CB Upton Stout (shoulder), and WR Demarcus Robinson, while Christian Kirk remains a possible Week 7 option. Shanahan emphasizes depth from the practice squad and plans to reassess after the bye.
After making headlines with the first tie of the 2026 NFL season, the Washington Commanders once again failed to meet fans’ expectations in Week 6, suffering a 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The disappointing defeat clearly frustrated star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who did not hesitate to express his concerns about the team’s inability […]
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San Francisco scored three first-half touchdowns before its offense stalled, but Malik Mustapha and the defense helped secure a 23-17 win.
Malik Mustapha wound up having quite a memorable Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders. Early in the game, the 49ers defensive back made a controversial hit on Stefon Diggs that could have been called a penalty for an illegal hit on the head and neck. But Mustapha wound up making a much more […]
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Coach Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers moved to 6-0 on the season with a huge last second take down of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who was chastised earlier in the game for his fourth down throwaway gaffe along with coach Dan Quinn. 49ers defensive end Romello Height sacked Daniels as he dropped way backward on […]
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The 49ers blow a 20-point lead but hold off the Commanders 23-17 to stay unbeaten at 6-0, thanks to clutch defensive plays in the final minutes.
Led by a standout performance from Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers held off a late comeback attempt from Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders for a 23-17 victory at home.
Things couldn't be going worse for the NFC East this season.
The 49ers vs. Commanders Week 6 fantasy football recap examines injuries, snap counts and changing player roles following Monday Night Football. Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans exited early, creating potential opportunities for Treylon Burks and Brandin Cooks.
In Week 6, the Washington Commanders fell 23-17 to the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers, dropping to 1-4-1 heading into a bye. Despite a sloppy first half, the Commanders rallied late, cutting a big deficit to one possession before a critical intentional‑grounding penalty and a sack on Jayden Daniels ended the comeback. Coach Dan Quinn drew criticism for a confused fourth‑down call, though he later clarified he knew the down. Owner Josh Harris says he’ll give Quinn more time if the team keeps fighting. The loss highlighted Washington’s red‑zone woes, allowing 83.3% of opponent trips inside the 20-yard line, the worst in the league. The article breaks down these takeaways and what they mean for the Commanders’ future.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 20‑3 in Week 6, snapping a sluggish second half. Brock Purdy threw two TD passes—first to George Kittle and later to Jordan Watkins—while Christian McCaffrey added a rushing score and a crucial late‑game scramble. Washington managed only a 51‑yard field goal, with Jayden Daniels’ drives stalling and a sack on a third‑down scramble. Special‑teams miscues hurt both sides, including missed extra points by Eddy Pineiro and a muffed punt by Jacob Cowing. Mike Evans left the game with 94 yards after limping off, and the 49ers dominated time of possession, recording 17 first downs to Washington’s 3. The win keeps San Fran’s playoff hopes alive.
At six feet one inch and 220 pounds, Brock Purdy wasn’t built to be a franchise quarterback, or so the NFL seemed to believe. The San Francisco 49ers, however, took a chance on him, selecting him with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Into five seasons, and 1,500 throws later, he has surpassed […]
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