Washington
Commanders
3-2
28
FINAL
72
San Francisco
49ers
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the San Francisco 49ers triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a final score of 72-28. This Week 6 matchup showcased the 49ers as they continued to establish themselves as a force in the league, while the Commanders struggled to keep pace against their high-octane offense.
Quarterback Brock Purdy was nothing short of sensational, throwing for an impressive 548 yards and nine touchdowns, leading his team with pinpoint accuracy and relentless offensive pressure. His favorite target, Jaydon Blue, was a standout receiver, racking up 214 receiving yards and making crucial catches that extended drives and broke the game open. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt kept the Commanders competitive on the ground with 119 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the 49ers' aerial assault.
San Francisco’s defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Jalen Thompson leading the charge in tackles and Mykel Williams contributing with two sacks to disrupt Washington's rhythm. Dre Greenlaw made his mark with two interceptions, turning the tide at crucial moments and stifling any semblance of a comeback from the Commanders. The turning point came in the second quarter when Greenlaw's second pick set up another touchdown for the 49ers, solidifying their lead and demoralizing Washington's hopes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 26 | 16 | 548 | 9 | 1 | 129.0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 31 | 17 | 355 | 3 | 5 | 88.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 17 | 119 | 7.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 6 | 214 | 35.7 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 205 | 51.3 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 8 | 145 | 18.1 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ale Kaho | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 2 | 9 | 55 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

