Washington
Commanders
1-4
38
FINAL
35
San Francisco
49ers
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 38-35, securing a vital win in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Commanders emerged victorious in what could be a pivotal moment for their playoff aspirations.
Washington's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 323 yards and four touchdowns. Terry McLaurin was his favorite target, racking up 123 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey put up solid numbers for the 49ers, rushing for 83 yards, but it was the Commanders who found the end zone when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, particularly from Quan Martin, who snagged two interceptions, halting potential scoring drives for the 49ers. Nick Cross also contributed with five total tackles, helping to contain San Francisco's offense. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Martin's second interception set up a touchdown drive that ultimately sealed the victory for Washington.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 18 | 323 | 4 | 1 | 112.7 |
| Mac Jones | QB | 8 | 6 | 197 | 2 | 1 | 116.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 9 | 4 | 139 | 1 | 2 | 88.6 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 135.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

