Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers — 2026-10-19 Game Analysis

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Q1 10:53TDSFGeorge Kittle 11 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro Kick)0–7
Q1 8:48FGWSHDrew Stevens 51 Yd Field Goal3–7
Q1 4:09TDSFChristian McCaffrey 1 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro PAT Failed)3–13
Q2 0:13TDSFChristian McCaffrey 1 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro Kick)3–20
Q3 5:56FGSFEddy Pineiro 33 Yd Field Goal3–23
Q3 0:15TDWSHStefon Diggs 1 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Drew Stevens Kick)10–23
Q4 9:22TDWSHRachaad White 9 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Drew Stevens Kick)17–23

Recap

On October 19, 2026, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 in Santa Clara, California. San Francisco improved to 6-0 by holding off Washington’s second-half comeback from a 20-point deficit.

Brock Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. Christian McCaffrey scored 2 rushing touchdowns and finished with 64 yards on 16 carries. He also caught 9 passes for 53 yards.

Purdy opened the scoring through an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle. McCaffrey added a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs before halftime. San Francisco led 20-3 at the break and extended its advantage to 23-3 during the third quarter.

Jayden Daniels responded through touchdown passes to Stefon Diggs and Rachaad White. He finished with 300 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, but Washington could not complete the rally.

The Commanders reached San Francisco’s 17-yard line before a fourth-down incompletion ended that possession. Washington regained the ball and advanced to the 49ers’ 28-yard line. A sack on the final play ended its last chance. The Commanders fell to 1-4-1.

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Game stats

Statistic	Washington Commanders	San Francisco 49ers
First downs	19	20
Total yards	314	375
Net passing yards	261	249
Rushing yards	53	126
Yards per play	5.1	6.2
Third-down conversions	3-12	7-14
Fourth-down conversions	1-3	2-2
Red-zone conversions	2-4	3-4
Turnovers	0	1
Penalties–yards	7-66	11-88
Time of possession	30:15	29:45

Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers — NFL Game Analysis

San Francisco 49ers defeated Washington Commanders 23–17, a 6-point margin. San Francisco 49ers led in total offense, 375 to 314. San Francisco 49ers led in rushing yards, 126 to 53. Washington Commanders committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Washington Commanders converted 3 of 12 third downs; San Francisco 49ers converted 7 of 14.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

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Washington Commanders

Passing

#5Jayden Daniels

Rushing

#1Rachaad White
#26Jeremy McNichols
#5Jayden Daniels
#30Austin Ekeler

Receiving

#85Chig Okonkwo
#13Treylon Burks
#14Antonio Williams
#3Stefon Diggs
#1Rachaad White
#17Terry McLaurin
#6Dyami Brown
#87John Bates
#30Austin Ekeler
#11Luke McCaffrey

Defense

#52Sonny Styles
#4Frankie Luvu
#2Amik Robertson
#39Jeremy Reaves
#45K'Lavon Chaisson
#96Shy Tuttle
#98Odafe Oweh
#56Kain Medrano
#94Daron Payne
#92Dorance Armstrong
#29Rasul Douglas
#20Quan Martin
#99Javon Kinlaw
#25Nick Cross
#23Trey Amos
#91Deatrich Wise Jr.
#80Colson Yankoff
#0Mike Sainristil
#18Tyler Owens
#6Dyami Brown

San Francisco 49ers

Passing

#13Brock Purdy

Rushing

#23Christian McCaffrey
#26Kaelon Black
#13Brock Purdy

Receiving

#5Mike Evans
#85George Kittle
#23Christian McCaffrey
#17Jordan Watkins
#84Brandin Cooks
#44Kyle Juszczyk
#26Kaelon Black

Defense

#53Jaden Dugger
#54Fred Warner
#27Ji'Ayir Brown
#6Malik Mustapha
#56Keion White
#2Deommodore Lenoir
#98Mykel Williams
#41Jalen Graham
#92Osa Odighizuwa
#94Romello Height
#20Upton Stout
#24Ashtyn Davis
#47Khalid Kareem
#93Gracen Halton
#33Siran Neal
#96James Thompson Jr.
#55Sebastian Valdez
#51Luke Gifford

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