49ers hold on to edge Commanders 23-17 in Monday Night Football
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Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers secured a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on October 19, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. After leading 20-3 at halftime, the 49ers faced a strong second-half rally from the Commanders, who managed to score two touchdowns. Washington had a chance to tie with two late drives into 49ers territory but ultimately failed to score on the final drive. Brock Purdy threw for 264 yards and a touchdown, while Christian McCaffrey added two rushing touchdowns. Jayden Daniels passed for two touchdown passes in a strong performance for the Commanders, who fall to 1-4-1.
- •49ers lead at halftime 20-3
- •Commanders outgain 49ers 224 to 72 in second half
- •Purdy throws for 264 yards, McCaffrey scores twice
- •Washington fails to convert on late drives
- •Commanders drop to 1-4-1 with loss
- 4:35 AMESPN — 49ers hold off furious Commanders' second-half rally to go 6-0
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Did Commanders lose battle to 49ers but prevail in bigger war? Winners and losers
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers thwart Commanders comeback to remain undefeated
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Hold Off Late Commanders Rally for 23-17 Victory on Monday Night Football
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Monday Night Football: 49ers hang on for 23-17 win over Commanders
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers escape Week 6 with a win over the Commanders after a second-half letdown
"The San Francisco 49ers held off a late rally from the Washington Commanders to claim a 23-17 victory and preserve their perfect start to the NFL season on Monday.The Washington defense forced San Francisco to punt twice on their next two possessions and that left the Commanders one last chance to snatch a winning score.
"The San Francisco 49ers extended their undefeated start to the 2026 season on Monday Night Football, outlasting a late rally by the Washington Commanders to secure a 23-17 victory at Levi’s Stadium.
"It's possible the biggest ramifications from the 49ers' win over the Commanders on "Monday Night Football" are yet to come.
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External links- ESPNOct 20, 2026, 4:35 AM49ers hold off furious Commanders' second-half rally to go 6-0
The 49ers dominated in the first half but had to hold off a second-half Commanders rally.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:57 AMDid Commanders lose battle to 49ers but prevail in bigger war? Winners and losers
It's possible the biggest ramifications from the 49ers' win over the Commanders on "Monday Night Football" are yet to come.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:55 AM49ers thwart Commanders comeback to remain undefeated
The Washington Commanders had chances but in the end the San Francisco 49ers held on for the victory to make them 6-0.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:53 AM49ers Hold Off Late Commanders Rally for 23-17 Victory on Monday Night Football
The San Francisco 49ers extended their undefeated start to the 2026 season on Monday Night Football, outlasting a late rally by the Washington Commanders to secure a 23-17 victory at Levi’s Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:43 AMNiners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL
The San Francisco 49ers held off a late rally from the Washington Commanders to claim a 23-17 victory and preserve their perfect start to the NFL season on Monday.The Washington defense forced San Francisco to punt twice on their next two possessions and that left the Commanders one last chance to snatch a winning score.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:30 AMMonday Night Football: 49ers hang on for 23-17 win over Commanders
The Commanders had two drives deep into San Francisco territory to win it in the final two minutes.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:24 AM49ers escape Week 6 with a win over the Commanders after a second-half letdown
The 49ers held on against Washington and remain undefeated
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