Commanders fall to the 49ers 23-17

The Washington Commanders lost to the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 on Monday, October 19, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

The 49ers led 13-3 after the first quarter, the 49ers led 20-3 after halftime, and the 49ers led 23-17 after the fourth quarter.

With 10:53 left in the first quarter, Brock Purdy threw an 11-yard score to George Kittle, and Eddy Pineiro kicked the extra point. San Francisco 49ers led 7-0. With 9:22 left in the fourth quarter, Jayden Daniels threw a 9-yard score to Rachaad White, and Drew Stevens kicked the extra point. San Francisco 49ers led 23-17.

Jayden Daniels finished 29 of 40 for 300 yards, with 2 touchdowns. Brock Purdy finished 21 of 29 for 264 yards, with a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey rushed 16 times for 64 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mike Evans caught 3 passes for 94 yards.

San Francisco 49ers were favored by 7.5 points. 49ers did not cover. The total was 51.5, and the game stayed under.

The Commanders are 1-4-1. In their last 4 games they lost to the San Francisco 49ers 17-23 in Santa Clara on October 19, tied the New York Giants 27-27 at home on October 11, lost to the Indianapolis Colts 13-30 at home on October 4, and beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-31 at home on September 27.

The 49ers are 6-0. In their last 4 games they beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 at home on October 19, beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in Seattle on October 11, beat the Denver Broncos 24-14 at home on October 4, and beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 at home on September 27.

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