Washington
Commanders
1-4
33
FINAL
27
San Francisco
49ers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 33-27 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory is crucial for the Commanders as they continue to build momentum in their quest for a playoff berth.
Brock Purdy led the 49ers' offensive charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 258 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. However, it was Terry McLaurin who shined for Washington, racking up 78 receiving yards and providing key plays when it mattered most. The ground game saw Jahmyr Gibbs contribute with 68 rushing yards, but it was the passing game that dominated the night.
On the defensive side, the Commanders made several pivotal plays that turned the tide of the game. Jer'Zhan Newton tallied two sacks, consistently pressuring Purdy and disrupting his rhythm. Additionally, Donovan Wilson's interception proved to be a game-changing moment, allowing Washington to regain momentum and ultimately secure the win. The Commanders' defense stepped up when it counted, ensuring their victory in a tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 20 | 63% | 258 | 4 | 2 | 101.3 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 154 | 0 | 1 | 73.4 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 | 0 | 0 | 116.6 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 68 | 6.2 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 37 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 27 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Gifford | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 57 |

