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San Francisco 49ers defeat Washington Commanders 23-17
The San Francisco 49ers extended their undefeated streak to 6-0 with a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders during Monday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium. Brock Purdy led the offense with 264 passing yards and a touchdown, while Christian McCaffrey contributed two rushing touchdowns to secure the win.
The game was marked by significant injuries to key players on both sides. 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans was ruled out after aggravating an Achilles injury, a setback that may impact his availability for upcoming games, including the NFL international game in Mexico. For the Commanders, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin suffered a torn patellar tendon, which is expected to end his season.
Despite a second-half surge from Washington led by Jayden Daniels, who threw two touchdown passes, the 49ers' defense secured the win with critical late stops. With this victory, San Francisco maintains its position at the top of the NFC West and holds the highest passer rating in NFL history for quarterbacks with at least 1,500 attempts.
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Brock Purdy · Christian McCaffrey · Dan Quinn · Jayden Daniels · Kyle Shanahan · Levi’s Stadium · Mike Evans · San Francisco 49ers · Stefon Diggs · Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders