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Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Commanders’ comeback falls short in 23-17 loss to 49ers

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A late comeback attempt by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders fell short in a 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Daniels threw two touchdown passes in the second half to trim a 20-point deficit, but the 49ers defense broke up a fourth-down pass near the goal line with 1…

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  1. NOTUS

    The Commanders Can't Complete Their Comeback in a Loss to the 49ers (opens NOTUS)

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    After a lifeless first half, Washington came within a score of undefeated San Francisco in a 23-17 defeat.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    Commanders’ comeback falls short in 23-17 loss to 49ers (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A late comeback attempt by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders fell short in a 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Daniels threw two touchdown passes in the second half to trim a 20-point deficit, but the 49ers defense broke up a fourth-down pass near the goal line with 1…

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