49ers hold off Commanders, win 23–17
San Francisco built a 20-point lead before Washington mounted a second-half rally that fell short.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23–17 in a Monday Night Football game, the NFL reported. The source does not state the event date.
San Francisco built a 20-point lead, then held off a Washington comeback. The NFL said the victory left the 49ers undefeated at 6–0.
San Francisco built its lead early
Christian McCaffrey scored two rushing touchdowns, and Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle for another touchdown, according to the NFL.
The 49ers’ offense went cold in the second half, the league’s account said, giving Washington an opening to rally.
Washington’s rally came up short
Jayden Daniels threw a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs late in the third quarter. Daniels added another touchdown pass in the second half as the Commanders tried to erase the deficit.
The NFL credited San Francisco’s defense, led by Malik Mustapha, with stopping the comeback and preserving the 23–17 result.
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