Christian McCaffrey's touchdown puts 49ers ahead of Washington 13-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers lead 13-3 against the Washington team in the first quarter. Christian McCaffrey scored a 1-yard touchdown run with 4:09 left, capping an eight-play, 72-yard drive. Quarterback Brock Purdy contributed with a successful fourth-down scramble and passed for an earlier touchdown to George Kittle. The 49ers are performing well on third downs, converting 3 of 4 attempts. The game is still in progress.
- •49ers scored two touchdowns to start the game.
- •McCaffrey's touchdown run extends their lead.
- •Purdy has 114 passing yards and one touchdown.
- •Kittle caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Purdy.
- •San Francisco is 3-of-4 on third down conversions.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Christian McCaffrey's TD run has 49ers up 13-3
"The 49ers have started red hot on offense.
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