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San Francisco 49ers secure 23-17 win over Washington Commanders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

San Francisco 49ers secure 23-17 win over Washington Commanders

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers claimed a 23-17 victory against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium on October 19. A decisive game-ending sack by Romello Height on quarterback Jayden Daniels sealed the win for the 49ers. Despite losing wide receiver Mike Evans to an Achilles injury during the game, the 49ers' defense, led by Raheem Morris, limited the Commanders to under 100 rushing yards. Following the game, head coach Kyle Shanahan praised the team’s defensive efforts and highlighted the success of the players in executing Morris’ defensive strategies. The 49ers will next face the Atlanta Falcons on October 25.

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•49ers win 23-17 over Commanders on October 19.
•Romello Height recorded a game-ending sack on Jayden Daniels.
•Mike Evans suffered an Achilles injury during the game.
•49ers defense held Commanders under 100 rushing yards.
•Next game for the 49ers is against the Falcons on October 25.

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The San Francisco 49ers sealed a huge 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders in Week 6 action with a huge game-ending sack from defensive end Romello Height on Jayden Daniels . It wasn’t all a bed of roses as Mike Evans was ruled out with an Achilles injury , but the 49ers pressed on as Raheem Morris’ defense shut the door on Dan Quinn’s […] The post What 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan ‘loves’ about Raheem Morris’ defense in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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