League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

49ers defeat Commanders 23-17; face Falcons next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 6:07 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

49ers defeat Commanders 23-17; face Falcons next week

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers secured a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. The game featured a key sack by rookie Romello Height, helping secure the win for San Francisco. Quarterback Brock Purdy continued to impress, achieving significant recognition for his performance. With the win, the 49ers set their sights on a Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, who are looking to rebound after a close loss to the Chicago Bears.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•49ers win 23-17 against Commanders on October 19.
•Brock Purdy makes NFL history with strong performance.
•Next, the 49ers face the Falcons on the road in Week 7.
•Mike Evans suffers an Achilles injury; Deebo Samuel is also hurt.
•Upcoming schedule features challenging games against rivals.

Latest Updates

6:07 AMYahoo Sports — The 1972 Dolphins shouldn’t be scared of the 49ers going undefeated

What they're saying

"
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 one of the league’s best […] The post The 1972 Dolphins shouldn’t be scared of the 49ers going undefeated appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders NFL Football