Washington
Commanders
1-4
14
FINAL
45
San Francisco
49ers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 45-14 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the 49ers' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess throughout the game.
Tyler Shough led the way for San Francisco, throwing for 328 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Jakobi Meyers was the standout in the receiving corps, racking up an impressive 219 yards, while Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards. Together, they fueled an explosive offensive showing that overwhelmed the Commanders' defense.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, with Roquan Smith leading the team in tackles with nine. Andrew Van Ginkel added two sacks, putting pressure on the Washington quarterback and disrupting their offensive rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Will Johnson intercepted a pass, setting up another touchdown that widened the gap and shifted momentum firmly in favor of San Francisco.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 31 | 20 | 328 | 4 | 0 | 139.5 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 18 | 176 | 0 | 1 | 60.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 12 | 219 | 18.3 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Kinlaw | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

