49ers hold off Commanders for 23-17 victory, improve to 6-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 on October 19, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. The game was closely contested, with the 49ers leading at halftime but facing a comeback attempt from the Commanders in the second half. Despite the struggles, the 49ers managed to secure the win, taking advantage of a favorable outcome in the NFC West as both the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams lost their games this week. Looking ahead, the 49ers must address injury concerns and their defensive performance to maintain their undefeated record.
- •49ers improve to 6-0 following their win over the Commanders.
- •Brock Purdy sets NFL's all-time passing record in the game.
- •Malik Mustapha makes key defensive plays to secure the victory.
- •Seahawks and Rams also lost, widening the 49ers' division lead.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers struggled against a one-win team, but they won and improved to 6-0; today was a good day
"It wasn’t pretty, and the 49ers have plenty to work on, but a win is a win. They are up three games in the NFC West.
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