Washington
Commanders
2-3
37
FINAL
28
San Francisco
49ers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 37-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum in the 2026 season, Washington's victory was crucial as they continue to chase a postseason berth.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the charge for the Commanders, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his prowess in the pocket. Despite a lackluster ground game, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt managing only 15 rushing yards, Daniels' aerial attack was more than enough to secure the win. The receiving corps made significant contributions, but it was Daniels who truly shone in this high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Commanders were bolstered by Quan Martin, who snagged two interceptions, a crucial factor in shifting the momentum of the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Martin's second pick set up a touchdown drive that extended Washington's lead. While Renardo Green led the 49ers' defense with five tackles, it was the Commanders’ ability to force turnovers that ultimately determined the outcome of this tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 364 | 4 | 2 | 100.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 307 | 2 | 2 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 17 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 103 | 34.3 | 59 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 64 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 54 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 63 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Dugger | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 35 |

