49ers Maintain Perfect Record with Victory Over Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night in Santa Clara, California, maintaining their unbeaten record at 6-0 for the first time since 2019.

Brock Purdy threw for 264 yards and one touchdown, while Christian McCaffrey contributed two rushing touchdowns. The 49ers led 23-3 late in the third quarter before the Commanders mounted a comeback, scoring 14 unanswered points. Washington reached the 49ers' 17-yard line with two minutes remaining, but a fourth-down pass was broken up, preserving San Francisco's lead.

Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes, marking his 36th win in 56 regular-season starts. McCaffrey had 16 carries for 64 yards and nine receptions for 53 yards. The Commanders, now 1-4-1, have not won in their last three games. Notably, wide receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field due to a knee injury during the game.