Washington
Commanders
0-5
49
FINAL
56
San Francisco
49ers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 56-49. This high-stakes matchup showcased the explosive potential of both offenses, with each team vying for a crucial victory in the 2026 season.
Brock Purdy led the charge for the 49ers, throwing for an impressive 452 yards, while Christian McCaffrey added to the offensive fireworks with a staggering 182 rushing yards. For the Commanders, Jayden Daniels put on a dazzling performance, tossing six touchdown passes, and Terry McLaurin emerged as a dominant force in the receiving game, racking up 271 yards and keeping Washington competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game featured standout performances from both sides, particularly with Nick Bosa's two sacks for San Francisco. However, the turning point came in the second half when the 49ers' defense tightened up, stifling the Commandersโ momentum and allowing their offense to extend the lead. With key interceptions by Sonny Styles, Washington tried to mount a comeback, but ultimately, it was the 49ers who held off their rivals in a wild finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 17 | 452 | 6 | 4 | 98.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 21 | 419 | 6 | 4 | 104.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 182 | 11.4 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 64 | 5.8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 10 | 271 | 27.1 | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

