Washington
Commanders
3-0
50
FINAL
24
San Francisco
49ers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders defeated the San Francisco 49ers 50-24 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures a strong position for the Commanders but also sends a clear message across the league about their offensive firepower.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Washington, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Omar Cooper Jr. emerged as his top target, racking up 174 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins added a solid ground game with 99 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive display.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with Sonny Styles recording three sacks, which played a critical role in disrupting the 49ers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Burrow connected with Cooper for a long touchdown, stretching the lead and shifting momentum firmly in Washington's favor. Kevin Winston Jr.'s interception further sealed the deal, as the Commanders' defense stifled any chance of a San Francisco comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 358 | 4 | 1 | 140.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 337 | 3 | 3 | 92.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 15 | 99 | 6.6 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 9 | -5 | -0.6 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 9 | 174 | 19.3 | 38 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 152 | 38.0 | 39 | 2 | 58 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 145 | 36.3 | 25 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 54 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Henderson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 35 |

