Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026
Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17
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Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win to open the season. The Niners built a 20-point lead and held off the Commanders with two late defensive stops.
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The unbeaten San Francisco 49ers an QB Brock Purdy welcome the one-win Washington Commanders to Levi’s Stadium tonight, Oct. 19, in a Monday Night Football showdown.
Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win to open the season. The Niners built a 20-point lead and held off the Commanders with two late defensive stops.
Washington Commanders 17–23 San Francisco 49ers Niners move to 6-0 but are pushed hard by Washington Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night for their sixth straight win to …
Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter of the game at Levi’s Stadium on October 19, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy became the NFL’s career leader in passer rating, and the San Francisco 49ers survived a late scare from the Washington Commanders to win 23-17 Monday night at Levi’s Stadium and remain undefeated.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers’ undefeated record survived Monday night, courtesy of a 23-17 victory over the embattled Washington Commanders.
