Commanders at 49ers
Washington Commanders 31, San Francisco 49ers 16 · SNL Madden 27
Final Score
Commanders 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
49ers 16 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBrock Purdy 203 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 100 yds rushingAntonio Williams 83 yds receivingAhkello Witherspoon 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 369 · 329Passing yards 196 · 203Rushing yards 173 · 126Completions 20/27 · 19/36Yards per carry 6.8 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 55d ago
The Washington Commanders triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a decisive 31-16 victory in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a deeper playoff run, the Commanders demonstrated their readiness to advance, capitalizing on key moments throughout the game.
Jayden Daniels led the charge for Washington, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Antonio Williams was his top target, racking up 83 receiving yards, while the ground game was bolstered by a balanced attack that kept the 49ers' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, San Francisco's Brock Purdy threw for 203 yards but struggled to find the end zone, leaving the offense wanting.
Defensively, the Commanders made their presence felt, with Odafe Oweh recording two crucial sacks that disrupted Purdy's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Oweh's pressure led to an interception, shifting momentum in favor of Washington. Although Fred Warner registered nine tackles for San Francisco, the Commanders' ability to stifle key plays ultimately secured their advancement in the playoffs.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 31 |
| 49ers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 20/27 | 74% | 196 | 2 | 1 | 103.3 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 19/36 | 53% | 203 | 0 | 1 | 57.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 10 | 90 | 9.0 | 51 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 100 | 6.7 | 49 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 7 | 16 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| John BatesTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Ahkello WitherspoonCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick ForrestFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake JacksonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Matt PraterK | 1/1 | 4 | 52 |
| Other | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 3/3 | 1 | 43 |