49ers at Commanders
San Francisco 49ers 24, Washington Commanders 21 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
49ers 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Commanders 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBrock Purdy 139 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 154 yds rushingChristian McCaffrey 86 yds receivingJoey Porter 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 295 · 233Passing yards 138 · 118Rushing yards 157 · 115Completions 10/16 · 10/17Yards per carry 6.0 · 7.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders, 24-21, securing their playoff position in a tightly contested matchup. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, this game was pivotal for their respective playoff aspirations.
Christian McCaffrey was the standout performer for San Francisco, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with an impressive 154 rushing yards and 86 receiving yards. Quarterback Brock Purdy managed the game effectively, contributing 139 passing yards, while Washington's Jayden Daniels tossed a touchdown but struggled to find consistency throughout the contest.
Defensively, the 49ers were bolstered by Fred Warner's six tackles, which helped stifle the Commanders' offensive efforts. However, it was Washington's Joey Porter who made headlines with three interceptions, keeping the game close until the end. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when McCaffrey's explosive 75-yard touchdown run shifted the momentum and ultimately sealed the victory for San Francisco.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| Commanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 9/16 | 56% | 139 | 1 | 3 | 66.4 |
| Victor SnowWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 9/16 | 56% | 136 | 1 | 2 | 65.6 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 24 | 154 | 6.4 | 40 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Victor SnowWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 1 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 84 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Victor SnowWR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Malik MustaphaFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Joey PorterCB | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe OwehDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Suntarine PerkinsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill UmanmielenLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick McMorrisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Tate SandellK | 1/1 | 3 | 31 |
| Other | |||
| Corliss WaitmanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |