Malik Mustapha stops Commanders touchdown in critical fourth down play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Malik Mustapha made a pivotal play for the San Francisco 49ers in their Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders. With under two minutes remaining and the Commanders down 23-17, Mustapha denied a potential touchdown by breaking up a pass intended for Treylon Burks just short of the end zone. The Commanders, trailing by 17 points at halftime and missing top receiver Terry McLaurin due to injury, fought back in the second half but ultimately fell short. This victory marked the 49ers' sixth straight win, although they may face concern over Mike Evans, who suffered an apparent Achilles injury during the game.
- •49ers succeed despite injury concerns with Mike Evans.
- •Commanders rallied in the second half but couldn’t close the gap.
- •Mustapha's play was critical in securing the game.
- •McLaurin’s knee injury impacts the Commanders’ receiving corps.
- •San Francisco improves to 6-0 this season.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Malik Mustapha denies Commanders TD with highlight end zone stop
"Malik Mustapha wound up having quite a memorable Monday Night Football game against the Washington Commanders. Early in the game, the 49ers defensive back made a controversial hit on Stefon Diggs that could have been called a penalty for an illegal hit on the head and neck. But Mustapha wound up making a much more meaningful hit later in the game, […] The post 49ers’ Malik Mustapha denies Commanders TD with highlight end zone stop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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