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49ers sack Jayden Daniels to secure win against Commanders on MNF

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

49ers sack Jayden Daniels to secure win against Commanders on MNF

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 6-0 this season with a game-ending sack of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on Monday Night Football. With Washington trailing 23-17, 49ers defensive end Romello Height brought down Daniels as he searched for a passing option during the final play. Despite throwing for 300 yards, Daniels couldn't secure a victory amid a challenging night for Washington, marked by injuries. 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans also left the game due to an Achilles injury, while star Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off following a separate injury. This win allows San Francisco to maintain its status as one of the NFL's three unbeaten teams heading into Week 7.

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•49ers secure win with a last-second sack of Jayden Daniels
•San Francisco moves to 6-0 on the season
•Daniels passes for 300 yards in losing effort
•Mike Evans exits due to Achilles injury
•Washington struggles with multiple injuries during the game

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4:38 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers drop Jayden Daniels with game-ending sack for MNF win

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Coach Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers moved to 6-0 on the season with a huge last second take down of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who was chastised earlier in the game for his fourth down throwaway gaffe along with coach Dan Quinn . 49ers defensive end Romello Height sacked Daniels as he dropped way backward on the final play of the game, […] The post 49ers drop Jayden Daniels with game-ending sack for MNF win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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