Christian McCaffrey shines in 49ers’ win over Commanders at MNF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
In the McCaffrey Bowl on Monday Night Football, Christian McCaffrey led the San Francisco 49ers to a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders. He recorded 117 total yards and two touchdowns, helping the 49ers reach a 20-3 halftime lead. The Commanders rallied in the second half, nearly tying the game late, despite missing star receiver Terry McLaurin due to injury. Both McCaffrey brothers exchanged jerseys and shared a hug after the game. The 49ers remain undefeated and will face the Atlanta Falcons next week, while the Commanders drop to 1-4-1.
- •Christian McCaffrey has 117 total yards and two touchdowns.
- •49ers lead Commanders 20-3 at halftime.
- •Commanders nearly tie the game in the second half.
- •Luke McCaffrey avoids potential turnover in fourth quarter.
- •49ers stay unbeaten at 6-0, Commanders fall to 1-4-1.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Luke, 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey share awesome jersey exchange after MNF
"Monday Night Football was the McCaffrey Bowl as brothers Christian and Luke McCaffrey went up against one another. Christian wound up being the star of the game as he had 117 total yards and two touchdowns to help the 49ers get the 23-17 win over Luke’s Washington Commander’s. After the game, the brothers posed for a cool jersey exchange and hug. […] The post Luke, 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey share awesome jersey exchange after MNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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